Subramanya Bharathi is one of the finest poets that Tamil Literature has seen. Right from his childhood, when he was as young as seven years, Subramanya Bhartahi could write verses in Tamil. Though his hometown was Ettayapuram, he spent his last days of his life in a house in Triplicane. This house was bought by the Government of Tamilnadu and opened to the public on October 2nd 1993 which is the Bharathiyar Illam mentioned here.

Bharathiyar Illam takes us back to the glorious life and times of Bharathiyar. The Illam has a lot of photographs of his family and friends. Also framed are many verses of this versatile poet in his handwriting which is a treat to all art and literature patrons. Bharathiyar’s verse related to the freedom movement is exceptionally popular as it was heartfelt and brought out the sentiments of the people of the times clearly.

There are a lot of things of great importance and relevance in the Bharathiyar Illam, including a letter by Mahatma Gandhi to him on the occasion of the opening of the Bharathiyar Mani Mandapam in Ettayapuram. Letters of Bharathiyar to Nellaiappar have also been showcased. This important monument is situated in the Triplicane area of Chennai and hence is easily accessible by way of public transport. This place is a must visit for all art and literature patrons.