Valluvar Kottam, Monument in Chennai, India
The structure features a colossal stone chariot measuring 39 meters tall, displaying 1330 stone tablets engraved with Thirukkural verses on its walls.
Architect V. Ganapati Sthapati designed and constructed this memorial in 1976 to honor Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar and his literary contributions.
The monument incorporates Dravidian architectural elements and contains detailed stone carvings representing each chapter of Thirukkural, a Tamil literary masterwork.
Located at Kodambakkam High Road, the monument remains open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM, with entry fees of 10 rupees for adults.
The stone chariot structure contains an auditorium that accommodates 4000 people, making it the largest auditorium in Asia constructed from stone.
Location: Chennai
Inception: 1976
Architects: V. Ganapati Sthapati
GPS coordinates: 13.05444,80.24167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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