A monument dedicated to the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, featuring a temple chariot replica in stone.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
₹10
Did you know?
Valluvar Kottam contains all 1,330 couplets of the Thirukkural inscribed on granite blocks, making it the largest inscription of the text anywhere.
Highlights
- Stone chariot replica (33m tall)
- All 1,330 Thirukkural couplets inscribed on granite
- Auditorium seating 4,000
- Gardens and open spaces
Location
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