This is the 188th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 71st Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Naadu.This Temple is known as Nannilam Perungkoil and is situated on the banks of River Mudikondan
The city of Pazhayarai was once an important town in the Chola Empire. The temple was visited by the Saivite sage Thirunavukarasar. Hymns in praise of the temple have been sung by Thirunavukarasar, Appar and Sundarar
This temple is 67th temple on the southern banks of Cauvery Praised by Gnanasambandar and Apparswamigal in Thevaram hymns.This ancient temple is said to be around 1000 years old and was built by the Cholas.
azhayarai Mel Thali or Aarai Metrali is located in the west of Pazhayarai.Sundarar has referred it in Thevaram though the complete "Padhigam" on this Temple is not available.
Brahma Gnanapureeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located in Keezha Korukkai, Pazhayarai near Kumbakonam in the South Indian State of Tamilnadu
The temple is believed to be built during the Chola period and has several inscriptions dating back to the 8-9th century. City of Pazhayarai was one of the capital towns of the Chola Empire.