Envision a chariot, not of wood and horses, but of stone and verses, rising against the Chennai skyline. This is Valluvar Kottam, a monument dedicated to the sage Thiruvalluvar, author of the timeless Thirukkural. Valluvar Kottam stands as a testament to Tamil literature and philosophy. Constructed in the 1970s under the vision of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Valluvar Kottam transformed a former dumping ground into a place of reverence. Valluvar Kottam echoes the design of a temple chariot, a fitting tribute to the poet whose words carried the weight of wisdom. The 39-meter high chariot, crafted from 3000 granite blocks, houses a statue of Thiruvalluvar himself. The chariot’s four massive wheels and intricate kalamkari drawings add to its grandeur. Valluvar Kottam isn’t just a visual spectacle. It is a repository of knowledge. The 1330 couplets of the Thirukkural are etched onto the granite pillars, surrounding the vast auditorium, which can hold thousands. Valluvar Kottam stands as a proud symbol of Tamil culture, a place where the ancient wisdom of Thiruvalluvar resonates with the modern world. Valluvar Kottam invites you to explore not only a monument but the rich tapestry of Tamil heritage it represents.
CSI CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Built without a single piece of wood the CSI Church of the Good Shepherd stands tall. Its Gothic architecture is