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Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)
A 108 Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu as Pundarikakshan with his consort Pankajavalli, believed to be older than Srirangam. Set on a white rock, it includes two Pallava- and Chola-era rock-cut cave temples, one from Nandivarman II's reign and another from Rajaraja I's. The temple has an ancient stepped tank and inscriptions spanning the Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Vijayanagara and Nayak periods.
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Plan Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)
Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruvellarai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThiruvellarai
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A 108 Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu as Pundarikakshan with his consort Pankajavalli, believed to be older than Srirangam. Set on a white rock, it includes two Pallava- and Chola-era rock-cut cave temples, one from Nandivarman II's reign and another from Rajaraja I's. The temple has an ancient stepped tank and inscriptions spanning the Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Vijayanagara and Nayak periods.
Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai) is planned from Thiruvellarai, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Thiruvellarai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai) — at a glance
Timings7 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 20 km north of Tiruchirappalli; nearest railway Tiruchirappalli Jn (~20 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~28 km.
Steep stepped access to the rock; carry water.
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How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvellarai or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)?
Base yourself in Thiruvellarai or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)?
About an hour.
What else is near Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)?
Nearby you can pair Neelivaneswarar Temple (Thiruppainjeeli) (7.1 km), Samayapuram Mariamman Temple (8.8 km), Tropical Butterfly Conservatory (9.3 km), Uthamar Kovil (Purushothama Perumal Temple) (9.4 km).
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