PAZHAYARAI THEN THALI SRI PARASUNATHA SWAMY TEMPLE MUZHAYUR
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
Temple History - An Overview
LORD PARASUNATHAR
According to Hindu mythology, sage Parasurama came to Muzhayur to release himself from Brahmmahathi dosha that afflicted him for killing his own mother as instructed by his father Jamadagni. He installed a Shivalinga here, worshipped and was released of the evil aspect. Hence, the Lord is named Parasunathar. Nandhini, daughter of Kamadhenu worshipped here.
Thrithiya worship?
Special pujas are performed during the Thrithiya days (3rd day from New Moon or Full Moon days). Besides the special Akshaya Thrithiya day falling in April-May, this puja is followed during all Thrithiya days with ghee rice offered to Lord Shiva. It is said that this puja is performed as a treatment to indigestion, diabetics, blood pressure etc.
Muzhayur:
Muzhavu is a drum instrument used for making announcements of royal and official orders also used in temples for festival and Puja announcements. There were skilled in using this instrument for singing Veda hymns. It is said that the Boodhaganas – army of Lord Shiva – use to sing Vedas on Earth with this instrument on Akshaya Tthritiya day. The Boodhaganas jump to height of 10,000 yards high while playing this instrument.
| Temple Name | SRI PARASUNATHA SWAMY TEMPLE | |
| Opening Time | 8 to 9 AM 4 to 6 PM |
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| Sthala | PAADAL PETRA | |
| Praised By | THIRUNAVUKARASAR | |
| Thala Virutcham | VILVAM | |
| Thala Theertham | PARASURAMA | |
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ARCHITECTURE |
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| Construction Btw (AD) | 700 ~ 800 | |
| Architecture Type | THIRUMURAI KOVIL with VAIPUTHALAM | |
| RAJAGOPURAM | One with 3 tiers | |
| PRAGHAM | 2 | |
| AGAMA /POOJA VIDHI | SHIVAGAMA with 2 times pooja | |
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GRABHAGRIHA |
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| Moolavar (Main Detites ) | SRI PARASUNATHA SAMY | |
| TYPE | DAIVIGA/DHIVYA | |
| FORM | BEEJAKSHARA LINGA with 8 strips (NEENDA KOMBU NEDUNDHIDAI LINGA) |
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| GOD Facing Towards | WEST | |
| GODDESS | AMBAL GNANAMBIKAI | |
| GODDESS Position to GOD | RIGHT SIDE | |
| GODDESS Facing Towards | NORTH | |
| RIGHT SIDE DEITIES | GODDESS DURGA | |
| LORD BRAHMA | ||
| LORD CHANDIKESWARAR | ||
| BACK DEITIES | LORD ARTHANAREESWARAR | |
| LEFT SIDE DEITIES | LORD DAKSHINAMOORTHY | |
| LORD NARTHANA VINAYAGAR | ||
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ENTRANCE |
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| DEITIES | LORD NANDHI | |
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ALL PRAKARAM |
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| Special DEITIES | LORD MURUGA (Trident on LEFT HAND) | |
| General DEITIES | LORD BHAIRAVAR | |
| LORD SURIYAN | ||
| LORD KASI VISWANATHAR | ||
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NAVA GRAGHA |
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| PRESENCE | NO | |
| PRADISHTA | -- | |
| CONTROL | -- | |
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PRAYERS FOR KARMIC CLEARANCES |
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| Remedies / Cure / Nivardhi | DOSHA- BRAHMMAHATHI | |
| DEVELOPMENT -FALLOW PROPERTY AND MONEY | ||
| RELIEF - ASSURING SURETY TO OTHER | ||
| DEVELOPMENT -EDUCATION | ||
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FESTIVALS |
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AKSHAYA THRITIYA |
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MAHA SHIVARATRI |
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PANGUNI UTHIRAM |
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THIRUKARTHIKAI |
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THIRUVADHIRA |
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KEY ASPECT ABOUT TEMPLE |
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1) Birth place of Mangayarkarasiyar, a saint amongst the 63 Nayanmars. |
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2) Pooja with garlands made of the pearls of Pomegranate Fruit to lord for development of fallow lands, idle money and other still properties |
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3) Panchamurthis – fives Gods - Lords Vinayaka, Parasunathar, Gnanmbikai, Subramaniar, and Chandikeswara are taken procession. |
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WHO WORKSHIPPED HERE |
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SAINT PARASURAMA ,NANDHINI |
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SAINT PRAISED |
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SUNDARAR,SAMBANDAR,APPAR |
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HOW TO REACH |
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| Geo Location | 10.9251449,79.3517431 | |
| Devara Pathigam Name | PAZHAYARAI THEN THALI | |
| Present Name |
Muzhayur |
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| Routes Bus No |
PATTESWARAM to KUMBAKONAM A35 |
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Team -Tirikala