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Valluvar Kottam
34, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600034
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Valluvar Kottam
Valluvar Kottam is a memorial and an auditorium in Chennai located 5.3 km from The Raintree Hotels. Constructed in 1976 to honour the Tamil poet-saint Tiruvalluvar who wrote the famous piece 'Thirukkural', the structure is shaped like a temple chariot. Inside is a life-size statue of Tiruvalluvar. As for the auditorium, it can hold up to 4,000 people, making it the largest one of its kind in Asia.
Details
PRICES - Memorial is free. Event rates vary.
HOURS - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays and holidays.
EVENTS
- Grand Lifestyle Expo
- Carnival of Oneness
- Annual Crafts Bazaar
Activities
- Memorial
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Tours
FAQs
What's unique about Valluvar Kottam?
One of the most unique aspects of this memorial in Chennai is that the poet Tiruvalluvar's masterpiece, 'Thirukkural', is inscribed in bas-relief on the base of the chariot. And it's not a short poem. There are 133 chapters that feature 1330 verses.What's the best way to get there?
Located at the intersection of Kodambakkam High Road and Village Road, Valluvar Kottam is accessible by mass transportation. You can take a bus, auto rickshaw or taxi.
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Map/Directions
Distance from attraction: 5.3 km
Why Stay at The Raintree?
- Airport Shuttle
- Restaurants in Hotel
- Poolside Bar
- Complimentary Breakfast
- Wi-Fi in Public Areas