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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
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At the foot of the hill stands an ancient temple originally dedicated to (as Adi Keshava Perumal). However, it has become synonymous with Thiruvalluvar. Inside the sanctum, alongside Vishnu, there is a revered statue of Thiruvalluvar depicted in a seated posture, holding a stylus (a traditional writing instrument) and palm-leaf manuscripts—symbolizing the act of composing the Kural. The statue itself is a depiction of Tiruvalluvar