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.
