Mt Valluvan Jun 2026

A poetic novella set in a hill station, exploring themes of longing and solitary waiting.

The 133-foot (40.5 meters) tall statue of Tiruvalluvar is made of 1580 granite blocks and 281 steps lead to the base of the statue. The pedestal is designed to resemble a temple chariot, with 12 wheels decorated with symbols representing the 12 chapters of Tirukkural. The statue itself is a depiction of Tiruvalluvar in a meditative pose, with his eyes closed, as if lost in thought. mt valluvan

The primary legend associated with Mount Valluvan is that , the classical Tamil poet and philosopher, is said to have lived and composed the Thirukkural here. While mainstream historians debate the exact period of Valluvar (ranging from 300 BCE to 500 CE) and his birthplace (Mayilapur, Madurai, or Thirunayanarkurichi), the claim of Mount Valluvan as his hermitage is deeply rooted in regional folklore. A poetic novella set in a hill station,