Velappaya is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is famous for the Shiva temple, also known as Velappaya Mahadeva temple.
Velappaya is 2 kilometres from the Thrissur–Shornur road. It can also be reached through Mundur (5 km from the left of Guruvayoor-Thrissur road). Kerala University of Health sciences (Medical University) is located mostly in Velappaya area. Velappaya is in Avanoor Panchayath area.