Valluvar Kottam

Established in 1976, Valluvar Kottam , 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 located on Kodambakkam High Road and Village Road in Chennai. It was built as a memorial to the poet-saint Tiruvalluvar, 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.

The beauty of the life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar is captivating with its pure expressions. 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.

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. Timings are from 8am to 6pm.