valluvar kootam

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ValluvarKottam, yet another architectural marvel was built recently in memory of poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, who is believed to have lived 2000 years ago. The saint authored a didactic book of epic proportions called Thirukkural consisting of 1330 couplets under 133 headings. The memorial is shaped like a temple car with an auditorium to accommodate up to 4000 spectators. The temple car structure is carved in granite with intricate details using the Dravidian Architectural style. Each chapter of Thirukkural is chiseled in a bas-relief. The auditorium is said to be the largest of its kind in Asia.

Entrance Fee : Adult Rs. 2/-, Children Rs. 1/-
Timings : 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. No Holidays.
Location : Valluvar Kottam High Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34.
Tel : 28172177

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