In Tamil Nadu, historians and experts have widely welcomed  the announcement by the Archeological Survey of India to form  seven new circle offices, including one in Trichy. The new circle will concentrate on the preservation of the Chola civilization in the Delta region as well other important historical monuments.<br />''<br />''The Big Temple, Thanjavoor, The Naickar Palace in Madurai etc will also come under the control of the new circle. It is expected that the present ASI office in Malaikkottai, Trichy will be elevated and expanded to enable it to perform its increased duties.<br />''<br />