Vellai Puliar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu India

Vellai Puliar temple is one of the many ancient temple structures seen in the temple town of Thanjavur. Any tourist who is interested in art and sculptures should surely visit this temple. The carvings and the sculptural works that is carried out on the pillars and on the deities will be a treat for the eyes and will speak volumes about the excellent artistic craftsmanship of the ancient builders, sculptures and engineers. The word Vellai is translated as White in English and the word Puliar mentions about the deity here, Lord Ganesha, and according to the locals here, Vellai Puliar temple means that Lord Ganesha sculpture is white in color.