![]() ![]() ![]() Though the period in which he lived is also widely debated with some accounts saying that he lived from 8th to 9th century. Legends say he may have lived in the town of Mylapore, a neighbourhood in present-day Chennai and flourished between the 4th century and 6th century. Multiple accounts regarding Thiruvalluvar are available but little is known about his family background, religious affiliation or birthplace. Earliest references of the poet are found in the text Tiruvalluva Maalai. While not much is known about Thiruvalluvar’s life, speculations about it have been largely deduced from his work Thirukkural and other Tamil texts. In 2020, Thiruvalluvar Day will be celebrated on January 16. ![]() In the present time, it is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu and is a part of Pongal celebrations. Thiruvalluvar Day was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935. His most popular work is Thirukkuṛaḷ, a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economy and love. Thiruvalluvar, a poet and philosopher, is regarded as a cultural icon by Tamils. ![]()
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