Tiruvellarai is 25 km from
Tiruchirapalli, on the way to
Thuraiyur. This place is the site of Pundarikatcha Perumal Temple, dedicated to
Lord Vishnu. The temple is known for its architecture and Swastika shaped water tank. Vellarai means white rock and the temple is placed on a white rock.
The nearest airport and railhead are at Tiruchirapalli.
