What is special about Valluvar Kottam?
A very unique feature of the Valluvar Kottam is that it stands baseless, without the support of any pillar. The 1330 verses of the epic Thirukkural are engraved on the granite columns in the facade hall corridors, enclosing the vast auditorium of the Valluvar Kottam.
Why was Valluvar Kottam built?
Valluvar Kottam was built in the year 1976 to honour the great classical Tamil poet and saint Tiruvalluvar who wrote the famous Thirukkural. Three thousand stone blocks were used to create this memorial.
Who built Valluvar Kottam?
M. Karunanidhi
It was built in 1976 by M. Karunanidhi who was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu during 1975-76. Valluvar Kottam was constructed in order to pay homage to Saint Thiruvalluvar who wrote 133 chapters of the Thirukkural comprising 1330 verses approximately 2000 years ago.
Who opened Valluvar Kottam?
Karunanidhi during the 1970s. It was designed by South Indian traditional architect V. Ganapati Sthapati, who is also the architect of the Thiruvalluvar Statue at Kanyakumari. It was inaugurated in April 1976 by the then President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.
What are the two rivers flowing in Chennai?
The long suffering residents of Chennai have been living with two dead rivers, the Adyar and the Cooum, flowing through the heart of their city. These two rivers meander sluggishly through the city carrying sewage and dangerous pollutants.
How many monuments are there in Chennai?
17 Monuments in Chennai, Historical Monuments in Chennai.
Who lives in Guindy Lodge?
When Guindy Lodge became the official country residence of the Governor, there were three single-storeyed bungalows in existence on the site of the present building….
| Year of Transfer | Purpose for which transferred |
|---|---|
| 1975 | For Kamaraj Memorial |
| 1977 | To the Forest Department for National park |
Which statue in Madras was possible by donations given by students from all over Tamil Nadu?
Triumph of Labour
| Triumph of Labour உழைப்பாளர் சிலை | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Debi Prasad Roy Chowdhury |
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Statue |
| Medium | Bronze |
Where is Cooum river located?
Chennai
Cooum River
| Cooum Triplicane | |
|---|---|
| City | Chennai |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Kesavaram Anaicut, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Which is the biggest river in Chennai?
Adyar River
| Adyar | |
|---|---|
| Length | 26 mi (42 km) |
| Basin size | 204 sq mi (530 km2) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Adyar, Chennai (Madras) |
Which is the famous monument of Chennai?
Historical Places in Chennai:
| Government Museum | Pantheon Road, Egmore |
|---|---|
| Valluvar Kottam | Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam |
| Adyar Theosophical Society | Blavatsky Avenue, Adyar |
| Connemara Public Library | Pantheon Road, Egmore |
| San Thome Cathedral Basilica | Santhome High Road |