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Stalin inaugurates refurbished iconic landmark Valluvar Kottam

Chennai, June 21 (UNI) Ever since it was established in 1976 as a monument to honour Saint Tamil
poet Thirualluvar, who authored the couplet Thirukkural, the Valluvar Kottam stands as one of the iconic and cultural landmark of this teeming megapolis.
It was the key venue and late Chief Minister and DMK Patriarch M Karunanidhi, who was the brain behind in building this sprawling structure to honour the Saint Poet, used to hold the swearing-in
ceremonies whenever the DMK came to power by winning the elections.
It was one of the most preferred venues that had hosted innumerable events in its five decade long existence, including government functions, expos, political meets, cultural programmes and other events over the years.
After a gap of a decade, the edifice was refurbished by the ruling DMK.
The new look edifice which was now refurbished at a cost of Rs 80 crore allotted by the DMK regime after it stormed back to power after a gap of ten years with a resounding victory in the 2021 polls, was thrown open to public by Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Saturday evening, carrying forward the good work done by his late father in restoring it to its pristine glory with extensive
renovations.
Marking the inauguration of the new look structure, a function was organised by the Differently-abled association to honour Mr Stalin for unveiling various initiatives for their welfare since 2021.
The Public Works Department (PWD) has completed the Rs 80-crore project--facelift and refurbishing works began in January and completed in six months--in renovating the city’s iconic monument, which is spread over five acres.
The towering stone chariot--modelled on the lines of the Tiruvarur Temple car, which used to attract the passers by, was illuminated on the occasion and it would followed daily during evening hours.
Besides structural retrofitting of the monument that was constructed between 1974 and 1976, the PWD has built various facilities to attract visitors to the facility dedicated to Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.
The monument has undergone elaborate Stapathi works to beautify its entrances, and visitors will be treated to a 10-minute ‘light and sound show’ at the stone chariot and a musical fountain at the
entrance.
The modernised edifice will also have intricate artworks on its columns and facade.
Some of the additional facilities included, an AC auditorium with 1,500 seating capacity, a cafeteria,
a library and research hall, that could accommodate 100 people, besides adequate parking facilities.
The 20,000 sqft fully air-conditioned auditorium is named “Ayyan Valluvar Cultural Hall”.
The Kural Manimadam on the first floor, which will have the 1,330 Thirukkural verses on display along with their paraphrase rendered by Mr Karunanidhi and relevant paintings, has also been spruced up with artistic touch.
The terrace leading to the 106-ft chariot has been redesigned with ornamental pillars and a covered pathway. Elevators and ramps have also been installed for better accessibility, officials said.
Sources said in an effort to revive its lost glory and bring people back to its campus like in the past, Mr Stalin announced the renovation after which the renovated iconic landmark was inaugurated this evening by Mr Stalin.
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