About Valluvar Kottam
Valluvar Kottam, a historical Monument, was built to honor the famous Tamil poet, saint, philosopher named “Thiruvalluvar” who wrote the world famous “Thirukkural”. Thirukkural which has 133 chapters with 1330 verses was written by him 2000 years ago. The monument has a 39 m high temple chariot within which a stone effigy of Saint Thiruvalluvar was placed. There is a auditorium which accommodates more than 4000 people. The pillars of this auditorium were inscribed with 1330verses from Thirukkural. Also the Chariot stands without any support of pillars.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Sri Radha Krishna Temple, ISKCON Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1.6 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Sri Radha Krishna Temple or ISKCON Temple of Chennai is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Goddess Radha. The Chennai ISKCON temple also...
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Semmozhi Poonga, Tamil Nadu
3.2 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Semmozhi Poonga which literally means classical language park is a botanical garden located in the center of the Chennai city. The botanical...
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Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.1 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Sri Ramakrishna Math is situated in Mylapore of Chennai. Ramakrishna Mission was established in 18th century by a Bengal Saint Shri Ramakrishna....
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Government Museum, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.3 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
The Government Museum of Chennai is one of the oldest and largest in South Asia. Established in 1851, the museum is constructed over 16 acres of...
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Marina Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.9 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Being the second largest beach in the world, Marina Beach is the most famous sightseeing in Chennai. It stretches along 13 km right from St.George...
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Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
4.9 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Vadapalani Murugan Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is located in Vadapalani area of Chennai. Since the main Idol of Lord Murugan is same...
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Kapaleeshwar Temple, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.9 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
The oldest and most sacred religious spot in Chennai is none other than the Kapaleeshwar Temple. It is a 7thc century, popular Dravidian temple...
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Mylapore, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Mylapore otherwise known as Thirumayilai is the oldest residential area in Chennai. As per historical fact, Mylapore is termed as birthplace of...
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Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Parthasarathy temple which is built way back in 8th century is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple was constructed by Pallavas. The inscriptions...
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Anna Centenary Library, Tamil Nadu
5.4 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Anna Centenary Library is the largest of its kind in Asia. Sprawling across 8 acres of land, the library was named after former chief minister of...
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Vivekananda House, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5.8 km from Valluvar Kottam - See map
Vivekananda House popularly known as Vivekanadar Illam is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal facing the Marina Beach. The house once served as...
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