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Parasunathar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Muzhaiyur near Kumbakonam in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
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Legend
According to Hindu mythology, the sage Parasurama worshipped Shiva at Muzhaiyur as a penance for having killed his own mother and incurred Brahmahatti dosha. The temple was visited by the Saivite sage Thirunavukkarasar. Hymns in praise of the temple have been sung by Thirunavukkarasar, Appar and Sundarar.
Shrines
The principal idol is that of the half-man half-woman Ardhanareeswarar. There is also a shivalinga and idols of Murugan, Vinayaka and Parasurama
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