Valluvar Kottam, Chennai (Madras)
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Valluvar Kottam
Opened in 1976 in memory of the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, Valluvar Kottam is a massive auditorium, constructed on reclaimed land from an unused lake filled with the city's garbage and debris. The auditorium can seat up to 4000 people. All 1330 verses of the poet's epic - the Thirukkural, are inscribed on the granite pillars that surround the auditorium. The auditorium itself is not supported by any pillars! There is a 101-feet high temple chariot structure with a life-size image of the poet in it. The base of the chariot shows in bas-relief the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural. Over 3000 blocks of stone were used to create this memorial to Tamil culture. Just remember, it's closed on Fridays and open during weekends. [more] |
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| 1. Kapaleeswar Temple | 0.00 mi |
| 2. Guindy Park | 0.00 mi |
| 3. Chennai Museum | 0.00 mi |
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intersection of the Village Road and Kodambakkam High road
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Opera, Theatre, Concert Hall in Chennai (Madras)
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