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Detailed explanation-1: -The Statue Of Thiruvalluvar Is 133-Ft-Tall Adjacent to Vivekananda Memorial Rock in Kanyakumari is the 133-feet tall statue of Thiruvalluvar that leaves you in awe. Thiruvalluvar was a famous poet, scholar, and philosopher.

Detailed explanation-2: -Located on a rock, right next to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari, the breathtaking statue of Thiruvalluvar was created by the Indian sculptor V. Ganapathi Sthapathi and was dedicated to the people of Tamil Nadu on January 1, 2000 by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Thiruvalluvar Statue was built in the memory of this great man and stands atop a small island rock, about 400 metres away from the coastline of Kanyakumari. The creator of this marvellous statue was Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati, who also made the Iraivan Temple.

Detailed explanation-4: -The beautiful monument is a reference to his book Thirukural and is full of symbolism. For example, it is 133 feet (40.6 meters) high, which refers to the 133 chapters of his book. Also, the right-hand points with 3 fingers in the air, which in turn is a reference to the 3 goals of life: love, health, and virtue.