Valluvar Kottam

Valluvar Kottam
வள்ளுவர் கோட்டம்
General information
TypeMonument
Town or cityChennai
CountryIndia
Coordinates13°3′15.88″N 80°14′30.3″E / 13.0544111°N 80.241750°E / 13.0544111; 80.241750
Completed1976
Inaugurated15 April
Height39 metres (128 ft)
Design and construction
Architecture firmEast Coast Constructions and Industries

Valluvar Kottam (Tamil: வள்ளுவர் கோட்டம்) is a monument in Chennai, dedicated to the classical Tamil poet philosopher Valluvar. It is the city's biggest Tamil cultural centre.