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The 1,300-year-old Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi in Thanjavur district has been chosen by UNESCO to receive the Award of Distinction - 2023 for having been conserved keeping its heritage intact. 
Historical Significance:
The temple, which is believed to have been constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola, is said to have had five prakarams previously.
The village was known as Vikrama Chozheeswaram and Kulothunga Chola Nallur. Kulothunga Chola established the idol for Aadhi Sarabeshwarar. The temple houses many deities, including Soundaryanayaki Ambal and Ashtabhuja Durga Parameshwari.
Restoration Process:
The temple was in a bad shape. It have restored two prakarams by removing plants, trees, ensured strength of structures and painted gopurams. Nobody knew when the last kumbhabhishekam was conducted. It was performed the consecration after the restoration in September 2023.
The revival of the Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Tamil Nadu has breathed new life to a once abandoned religious site, employing an interdisciplinary methodology which connects modern conservation science with traditional construction practices. In this spirit, engineering expertise and the knowhow of Hindu temple builders, sthapathi, were applied in structural conservation and renewal of decorative works in keeping with vernacular artisanal traditions.
UNESCO’s Recognition:
UNESCO praised the restoration for revitalising the temple, combined modern conservation techniques with traditional methods. Local craftsmen, known as sthapathis, ensured the integrity and aesthetics were preserved and this project sets a precedent for restoring other historic temples in Tamil Nadu.
Government Support:
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department announced the recognition. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu brought into light government efforts. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has allocated ₹100 crore annually for temple restorations. More temples have been identified for similar renovations, ensuring their heritage is maintained.
About Abathsahayeswarar Temple:
It is located in Thukkachi in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurthy (Lord Shiva).
It is about 1,300 years old.
This temple was built by King Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola.
Earlier there used to be five prakarams in this temple.
The temple has many shrines for deities, including Soundaryanayaki Ambal, Ashtabhuja Durga Parameshwari, Aadhi Sarabeswarar, Pillayar, Murugan, Chandikeshwara, two Bhairavas, two Suryas and two Nagars.

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UNESCO:
Full name- United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.
UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations whose objective is to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, science and culture.
UNESCO was established in the year 1945.
Headquarters- Paris
It is a world-class educational, scientific and cultural organization of the United Nations.
Currently it includes about 195 member countries and 8 associate member countries.