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1 January 2000
- The statue was inaugurated on 1 January 2000 by Dr. M. Karunanidhi, the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
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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.
Jun 23, 2021 · The statue was created by sculptor Ganapati Sthapati in 2000 and weighs 7000 tons. The beautiful monument is a reference to his book Thirukural and is full of symbolism. For example, it is 133 feet (40.6 meters) high, which refers to the 133 chapters of his book.
Dec 12, 2013 · Discover Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari, India: A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.
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).
Kanyakumari. Thiruvalluvar Statue. 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.
Located on a rock, right next to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari, the breathtaking statue of Thiruvalluvar was created by the Indian sculptor V. Ganapathi Sthapathi and was dedicated to the people of Tamil Nadu on January 1, 2000 by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.
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.
