Valluvar Kottam
The memorial to the poet-saint Tiruvalluvar is shaped like a temple chariot
and is, in fact, 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.
