Valluvar
Kottam
The memorial to the poet-saint Tiruvalluvar is shaped
like a temple chariot and is, in fac
t,
the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. A life-size
statue of the saint has been installed in the chariot
which is 33m. tall. The 133 chapters of his famous work
Thirukkural have been depicted in bas-relief in the
front hall corridors of the chariot. The auditorium
at Valluvar Kottam is said to be the largest in Asia
and can accommodate about 4000 people. It stands as
a modern memorial to the great poet who represents the
glorious culture of the Tamils.
A unique bit of modern building in
the city is the huge auditorium that draws its inspiration
from the great temple builders of Tamil Nadu's past.
This huge memorial hall to the Poet-Saint Thiruvalluvar
is dominated by a towering temple car in stone. Timing:
8am to 5pm. Closed on Fridays and National holidays.
