Temple Timing: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
| Mulavar | Pundarikakshan |
| Utsavar | Senthilamagan |
| Thayar | Pankajavalli Thayar (Shenbagavalli) |
| Kshethram | Thiruvellarai |
| Pose & Direction | Standing Pose facing East |
| Theertham | Divya Theertham, Varaha Pushkarani |
| Vimanam | Vimalakrutha Vimanam |
| Sthala Vruksham | Vilvam |
| Paadiyavar | Periyalwar, Thirumangai Alwar |
| Travel Base | Trichy |
| Nearest Railway Station | Trichy |
Location & Access
Located approximately 20 km from Trichy on the Trichy-Thuraiyur road.
History
Predating Srirangam, this ancient rock shrine was worshipped by King Sibi and Garuda. Lord Vishnu manifested Lotus-Eyes (Pundarikaksha) here.
Architecture & Features
Famous for its massive unfinished gopuram, ancient rock-cut cave shrines, and swastika-shaped stepwell (Swastika Kulam).