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The Thiruvalluvar Statue, or the Valluvar Statue, is a 41-metre-tall(133 ft) stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Valluvar, known as Thiruvalluvar, the author of the Thirukkural, an ancient Tamil work on Dharma and morality.
The gigantic statue of Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar, standing atop an island few metres into the sea is one of the major tourist attractions of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Standing tall at 133 feet, the statue of Thiruvalluvar was opened to the public in 2000.
Standing on a 38 feet high pedestal, the gigantic statue of Saint Thiruvalluvar is another popular attraction of a Kanyakumari tour. This statue was built by the Tamil Nadu Government, in the honor of Saint Thiruvalluvar who is undeniably one of the greatest Tamil poets and philosophers.
The 95-ft-high stone statue of famous Tamil poet, saint Thiruvalluvar, the author of Thirukkural couplets, is a beautiful landmark in the city. Located on a small island near the city, the statue has been erected on a 38-foot-tall pedestal.
Discover the Thiruvalluvar Statue, a majestic monument dedicated to the author of the Tirukkural, in Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India. Learn about its architecture, history, and significance, and plan your visit to this cultural and religious landmark.
Looking like an Indian Colossus of Rhodes, the towering statue on the smaller island next to the Vivekananda Memorial is of the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. The work of more than 5000 sculptors, it was erected in 2000 and honours the poet’s 133-chapter work Thirukural – hence its height of exactly 133ft (40.5m).
Dec 12, 2013 · Discover Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari, India: A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.
Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Overview. Dedicated to the accomplished philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar, this beautiful statue finds itself on a small island near Kanyakumari. Thiruvalluvar was the author of a legendary work in the world of Literature, Tirukkural, the classic Tamil text.
2. Thiruvalluvar Statue and Thiruvalluvar Temple. Towering right next to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is the Thiruvalluvar Statue, which honours the classical Tamil poet and philosopher ...
The Thiruvalluvar Statue, located atop a small island is a popular tourist destination in Kanyakumari District. The statue was designed and sculpted by Indian sculptor Dr. V. Ganapathi Sthapati and unveiled on 1st January 2000 in commemoration of Saint Thiruvalluvar.
