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Valluvar Kottam


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Chennai Valluvar Kottam

Located on the corner of Kodambakkam High Road and Village Road, Valluvar Kottam is a memorial in honor of the Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar.



Valluvar Kottam was opened in 1976 on land that was reclaimed from an unused lake. The structure is designed like a chariot, on the lines of the temple car of Thiruvarur. You will find a life-size statue of the poet within the chariot.


Standing 39 metres tall, Valluvar Kottam has the 133 chapters of the famous 'Thirukkural' depicted on the granite base. Couplets from this famous work can also be seen on the corridors of the auditorium. This work and others by Thiruvalluvar are representative of the ancient culture of Tamil Nadu.


A large auditorium, with a seating capacity of about 4000 people is found within the Valluvar Kottam. Valluvar Kottam auditorium is supported sans any pillars, due to the grid type of roofing.


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