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History
The great Thiruvalluvar is a significant poet of Tamil Nadu and his history in literature has given him the title of the 'Divine Poet'. As a token of respect and honor to him, the former chief minister M Karunanidhi executed the plan to build the Valluvar Kottam monument in 1976. Also, the land which was once a wasteland turned out to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Tamil Nadu.
Architecture
The unique architecture of the Valluvar Kottam monument was designed by Ganapati Sthapati, who is the same architect of the Thiruvalluvar statue in Kanyakumari.
Around 3000 blocks of granite were used to build the Valluvar Kottam chariot and the big auditorium. Some of these granites weigh around 40 tonnes. The granites are covered by Kalamkari drawings. Another feature of the monument is that it has no pillar and stands without support. The wheels of the chariot are 11 feet in diameter and about 2 meters thick.
Activities
- You can explore the massive stone chariot and observe its detailing.
- You can walk over the Kural Balcony which is a hallway of polished granite stones.
- You can enjoy the auditorium exhibition and watch Tamil art and culture.
Tips for visiting
- What you can see on the inscriptions of the granite stones are the 1330 verses in Thirukkural. Take a closer look at it and try to read them if you know Tamil.
- Please do not try to write anything on the granite as it may damage its original look.
- When you visit the monument do not forget to visit the auditorium where the exhibition takes place.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Valluvar Kottam is during winter, as Chennai usually has temperate, hot weather. This could be between November and February when you can escape from the hot weather of Chennai and its monsoon.
Nearby Atractions
- Birla Planetarium
- Semmozhi Poonga Botanical garden
- Vivekanandar Illam
- Marina Beach
- Government Museum
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Bergamo Mall is a shopping mall in Nungambakkam stretching over 30000 square feet, in Italian architecture. It has top brands like Starbucks, Barbeque Nation, Mayori, and Peekaboo.
- Spencer Plaza Mall- It is one of the oldest as well as biggest malls in Chennai and it offers a variety of options from clothes, accessories, food, electronics, to the kids' area, this mall has it all.
- Express Avenue- A huge mall in Chennai with a mesmerizing store of luxury brands.
Nearby Hotels
- FabHotel Colors Apartment
- FabExpress B Zone
- Park Avenue Hotel
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- Hotel Park Elanza
Interesting Facts About Valluvar Kottam
- As Valluvar Kottam has the largest auditorium, the exhibition here is quite famous. They exhibit the regional art and culture of Tamil Nadu. The exhibition will help you to understand Tamil fine art and culture largely.
- The monument is a replica of the Thiruvarur Temple, which was designed like two elephants pulling a chariot.
