Kannagi Statue

The Kannagi Statue is a bronze monument located on the Marina Beach promenade in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It depicts Kannagi, the heroine of the ancient Tamil epic Silappatikaram, holding her anklet as a symbol of justice. Installed in 1968 and sculpted by R. Krishnarao, the statue stands facing the Bay of Bengal. It is a prominent cultural landmark along Chennai's seafront and a well-known point of interest for visitors exploring Marina Beach.

Visitors can expect an open-air bronze statue situated on the paved promenade of Marina Beach facing the Bay of Bengal. The statue depicts Kannagi holding an anklet in her hand. The setting is a wide seafront promenade with pedestrian walkway, sea view, and nearby memorials. Visitors can view the statue up close, take photographs, and combine the visit with a walk along Marina Beach and surrounding landmarks.

The statue depicts Kannagi, the central character of Silappatikaram, one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature attributed to Ilango Adigal. The bronze statue was sculpted by R. Krishnarao and installed on Marina Beach in 1968. It commemorates the literary and moral ideals associated with the epic, in which Kannagi is portrayed as an embodiment of chastity and justice.

Kannagi is a revered figure in Tamil culture and literature, symbolizing justice, virtue and moral courage. The statue is a significant cultural landmark on Marina Beach and is associated with Tamil literary heritage. It is a familiar reference point for visitors and is often visited as part of the cultural circuit along Chennai's seafront.