Thirukkural

Holy Thirukkural
Greatness of Thirukkural :
Thirukkural is a precious gem among the classics, unique in the
deliverance of code of conduct to the mankind to follow for all time
to come. It enshrines in it 1330 couplets under 133 chapters, each
chapter comprising 10 verses. The chapters again fall under three
major divisions. Virtue, Wealth and Love. This treatise
encompasses the whole gamut of human life and by Thiruvalluvar,
its illustrious author illuminates every bit of it! This classical work
written in Tamil, has been translated in over 60 languages of the
world.
The Government of Tamil nadu had a vision (for beyond) theHorizon. Yes to rise a statue for Thiruvalluvar in Kanyakumari, the
southern tip of the mainland at the confluence of the three seas
befitting the stature of this Saint-poet. The statue that was
dedicated at the dawn of the new millennium, stands out as a
beacon of light to guide human life for ever.


Measures adopted for the statue of Thiruvalluvar :
The statue with 95' and the pedestial supporting it with 38ft, the
structure is thus a standing mammoth commanding a total height of 133 feet. An artistic peripheral wall
around the statue, thereby forms a captivating mandap.
The measures what they stands for? :
The pedestal represents the 38 chapters on 'Virtue' and the 95' statue standing on the pedestal
represents 'Wealth' and 'Pleasure' signifying that Wealth and Love be earned and enjoyed on the
foundation of Virtue solid.
The rocks for the sculpture came from :
Sirudhamoor, Pattumalaikuppam Hills and Ambhasamudram Hills.

Statistical details of the statue

Height of the statue 95 feet

Height of the pedestial 38 feet

Statue along with the pedestial 133 feet

Height of the face 10 feet

Height of the body part 30 feet

Height of the thigh part 30 feet

Height of the leg part 20 feet

Fore arm 10 feet

Length of the manuscript 10 feet

Width of the shoulder 30 feet

Length of the hairdo 5 feet

Peripheral wall including the statue &

mandap

60 * 50

feet

10 Elephants, each as tall as 5' 6 inches

Weight of the pedestial, statue and the wall 7000 tones

Sculptures and other worksmen 500

Cheif Scultptor : Thiru V.Ganapathi sthapathi