Giant Thiruvalluvar Statue: A Marvel Rises at Kurichi Lakebed in Tamil Nadu

A 115-foot-tall statue of Thiruvalluvar, a 1st-century BCE Tamil poet-philosopher, is set to be unveiled soon at the Kurichi lakebed in Tamil Nadu, India. KCP

Infrastructure Limited is building the statue, and will be the tallest statue of Thiruvalluvar in the world. It is made of bronze and weighs 500 tonnes. The statue is being constructed at a cost of ₹100 crore (US$13 million) and is expected to be unveiled in the first week of July 2023.

The statue is being built as part of the Kurichi lakebed development project, which the Government of Tamil Nadu is undertaking. The project aims to develop the lakebed into a tourist destination and provide local people a livelihood.

The statue of Thiruvalluvar is a significant cultural landmark for Tamil Nadu. Thiruvalluvar is one of the most important figures in Tamil history, and his works are widely read and respected by Tamil people. The statue is a fitting tribute to Thiruvalluvar and his contributions to Tamil culture.

Here are some additional details about the statue:

●      The statue is being built on a 10-acre plot at the Kurichi lakebed.

●      A garden and a walking track will surround the statue.

●      There will also be a museum and a library at the site.

●      The statue is expected to attract over 1 million visitors per year.

The statue's construction has been welcomed by many people in Tamil Nadu. They believe that the statue will help to promote Tamil culture and tourism. However, some people have expressed concerns about the cost of the project and the environmental impact of building the statue on the lakebed.

Despite these concerns, the statue's construction is moving ahead and is expected to be completed in the coming months.

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