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Valluvar Kottam
Established in 1976, Valluvar Kottam is located on Kodambakkam High Road and Village Road in Chennai. It was built in honor of the acclaimed Tamil Poet, Thiruvalluvar, whose most famous for his classic work, the Kural. Designed in the temple car of Thiruvarur, Valluvar Kottam is a shrine worth paying a visit during Chennai Tours. Get to know more about Valluvar Kottam during Chennai Tours.
Valluvar Kottam comprises of a massive auditorium that is large enough to accommodate up to 4000 people at a time. Valluvar Kottam is constructed on a land that was filled with the city’s garbage and debris in Chennai. Eliminating the pillar support, the auditorium in Valluvar Kottam was built with grid type roofing. Stone in the corridor running inside and outside the auditorium are engraved with couplets from the Tirukkural. The auditorium in Valluvar Kottam is considered as one of the largest auditoriums in Asia. Valluvar Kottam is a memorial that was created with over 3000 blocks of stone.
Valluvar Kottam is open for the public on all days except Fridays and National Holidays. Timigs are from 8am to 6pm. The beauty of the life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar is captivating with its pure expressions. This statue is a replica of the famous temple chariot of Thiruvarur. So, you know, you have to visit Valluvar Kottam, one of the popular tourist attractions in Chennai during Chennai Tours
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