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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Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai), Thiruvellarai

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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.

We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.

Typetemple

Nearest baseThiruvellarai

DistrictTiruchirappalli

Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…

Time neededAbout an hour

EntryFree

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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Getting there

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.

Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

Weather in Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)Seasonal guide

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Today at Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)

Sunrise6:06 am

Sunset6:26 pm

Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm

Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 pm

Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°

Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%

South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.

Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.

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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 here

How to reach Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)

About 20 km north of Tiruchirappalli; nearest railway Tiruchirappalli Jn (~20 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~28 km.

Getting around Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)

We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.

If you need help at Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)

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What’s near Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai)

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templeUthamar Kovil (Purushothama Perumal Temple) 9.4 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line

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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.

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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