Valluvar Kottam Renovation Nears Completion, Set to Reopen by March
The renovation of Valluvar Kottam, a historic monument dedicated to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, is in its final stages and is expected to reopen to the public by early March.
According to Public Works Department (PWD) officials, nearly 90% of the ₹80-crore project has been completed, with final Stapathi works underway.
Key Upgrades:
- Air-conditioned auditorium (1,600-seat capacity)
- Seminar hall with a library (1,000+ books)
- Revamped Kural Manimadam (1,330 Tirukkural verses with 133 paintings)
- Renovated stone chariot terrace with ornamental pillars & lighting
- New sound and light show (20-minute program)
- Enhanced visitor facilities – cafeteria, multi-level parking, play area, and elevators for accessibility
Specialist masons from Kanniyakumari and Nagercoil have worked on intricate architectural enhancements, while a large painting of Thiruvalluvar will adorn the terrace.
Once reopened, the iconic structure is expected to attract more visitors with its modernized facilities and cultural significance.
