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திருவெள்ளறை
Thiruvellarai, Tamil Nadu · 10.9560°, 78.6677°
A Pallava-built Divya Desam at Thiruvellarai north of Tiruchirappalli, praised by Periyalvar and Thirumangai Alvar; its rock-cut caves and inscriptions date to the 8th century, with construction completed under Dantivarman.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
A legend tells of king Sibi following a white boar to this spot, where at sage Markandeya's word Vishnu appeared from a milk-filled pit to receive worship.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Pallava
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