Valluvar Kottam in Chennai

Introduction
One of the most important attributes of the culture of Tamil Nadu is the state’s love for art and literature. The passion that the state has for literature is proved by the presence of a number of monuments dedicated to the greatest poets and authors of Tamil literature. Notable among these is The Valluvar Kottam Chennai, dedicated to the famous Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar.

Situated between the Kodambakkam High Road and Village Road, Chennai it is principally an auditorium built on reclaimed land that was formerly a pond. Inaugurated in the year 1976, this auditorium is reported to be the largest auditorium in Asia and can accommodate as many as 4000 people.

The architecture of the Valluvar-Kottam Chennai is magnificent with each of the 1330 verses of “Thirukkural”, the famous epic poem composed by Thiruvalluvar being inscribed on all the pillars of the auditorium.

However, perhaps the most attractive feature of the Valluvar Kottam Chennai is the 101 feet chariot shaped temple in which is kept a statue of the great poet. A must visit for lovers of Tamil Literature on a tour to Tamil Nadu, the Valluvar Kottam Chennai is definitely one of the most important tourist attractions of Chennai.

How To Reach:

• By Air
  Chennai has its own airport which has both domestic as well as international terminuses. The city is also well-connected to a number of other important cities of the world by regular daily flights.
  
  
• By Rail
  Chennai is one of the major railway junctions in India.
  
  
• By Road
  Chennai is well-connected to the other major cities of Southern India by roads which are wide and can be easily traveled on.