I feel very happy that we made this meet-up and we had an enjoyable relaxed photo walk in a great historical monument. This is the first meetup organized by Mr. @Selvamani_R and two new local guides @arunprasanth_d & @Sundaranava joined with us for the first time. After we did introductions and talk about our previous meet up’s, photography, contributions, and many more, then we begin our photo walk.
Even though I have been around here so many times before it is only now that I know the history and story behind every building I see. Valluvar Kottam is not considered as one of the most popular areas of Chennai among locals and tourists but many foreigners visiting here to see and study this great architecture. And the Chariot is indeed impressive!.
The Valluvar Kottam, located in Chennai, is one such historical monument which is dedicated to the well-known intellectual poet, philosopher and saint, Thiruvalluvar, who penned his well-known Thirukkural more than 2,000 years ago. It is seen as a replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur, and a life-size idol of the Thiruvalluvar has been installed in the 39-meter high chariot at the top of an ancient vehicle called ‘Thaer’.A very unique feature of the Valluvar Kottam is that it stands baseless, without the support of any pillar.
Your meetup has thrown light on this beautiful monument dedicated to our ancient poet Thiruvalluvar. Of late this monument has lost it’s tourist attraction.
Before 25 years we visited the place just to see the monument and also we paid entry fee.
Now it’s colourful view is still more enchanting.
You photos has also added beauty to your write-up.
@MohanVee Thanks for the Recap, many times I have been crossed this place but couldn’t visited, by seeing all your recap planned to visit this place. Also thanks to @Selvamani_R for hosting this historical meetup. Please host more meetups like historical places it will help us to explore more places, cultures and its architectures.
Hello My Dear Brother @MohanVee . Your recap post is superb and your way of written and the construction of words really classic and as well as modern. It recalling my studies about modern poets and prose writers like T.S Eliot, Walt Whitman, William Blake, Charles Dickens and Geoffrey Chaucer. Keep on writing bro and train your pen to write more. You again again proving that your photos are unique style and valuable.
TO strive#to seek#to find#and not to yield. Continue Guiding, Jose G Benjamin.
Yup! @KatyaL As you said we are searching, creating and also educating new Local Guides in our region. In past 3 weeks alone we found 7 precious Local Guides and they are active too. One among the precious Stone (Local Guide) dear Sir Selvamani @Selvamani_R, hosted his fir#to strive#to seek#to find#and not to yield.st meet-up as we seen on this recap and another precious stone Dear Mam @Gurupriya who is having a recognition that she is the first female Local Guide in our community, going to conduct her First meet-up SPICY SUNDAY on June 9.
TO strive#to seek#to find#and not to yield. Continue Guiding, Jose G Benjamin.
@Selvamani_RThanks for your valuable comment sir, we really enjoyed the day, you have given wonderful hospitality. And you are very good at taking mobile shoots, Album photos are awesome. Besides Congrats for your featured post on Connect.
Thank you very much for your kind words dear @KatyaL . Yes, meeting and introducing a new Local guide is our topmost priority. We encourage them to be active in connect and hosting Meet Up. How about in your country? Do you have a similar tradition like us?
Thank you very much for your kind words and the wishes @Gurukrishnapriya . OMG you visited here 25 years before ?. Yes still, it looks magnificent, but poor maintenance, they’re not maintaining water in the terrace pool. Besides, we are eagerly waiting for your Food Crawl meetup.
Thank you very much for your kind words and your wishes, dear @TravellerG . Everything is ok with your blessings and guidance. Hope you participate in next meetup in Chidambaram.