Thiruvalluvar Statue

The Thiruvalluvar Statue is a 133-foot stone sculpture standing on a small rocky islet off the coast of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Dedicated to the classical Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, author of the Thirukkural, the statue was sculpted by V. Ganapati Sthapati and unveiled on 1 January 2000. It stands adjacent to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and is accessed by ferry.

Visitors reach the statue by a short ferry ride from the Kanyakumari jetty operated by Poompuhar Shipping Corporation. The statue stands on a 38-foot pedestal with the 95-foot figure above, totaling 133 feet. Visitors can walk around the pedestal, view the sculpture up close, enjoy panoramic views of the sea confluence and coastline, and use the glass bridge connecting to Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The islet is rocky and open with sea winds and limited shade.