Valluvar Kottam, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a monument dedicated to the classical Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, who authored the Thirukkural. Designed in the form of a temple chariot, the monument features a life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar and intricate carvings that celebrate Tamil culture and literature. The monument also houses an auditorium with a seating capacity of around 4,000 people and showcases the 1,330 couplets of the Thirukkural inscribed on granite pillars. As a cultural landmark, Valluvar Kottam attracts scholars, tourists, and locals, serving as a tribute to Thiruvalluvar’s enduring legacy and his contributions to Tamil literature.
