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கீழ்ப்பழுவூர் ஆலந்துறையார் கோயில்
Keezhappazhuvur (Kilpaluvur), Tamil Nadu · 11.0429°, 79.0680°
A Paadal Petra Sthalam at Kilpaluvur in Ariyalur district associated with the 7th-century saint Tirugnanasambandar; the ancient brick shrine was rebuilt in stone during the reigns of Parantaka Chola II and Uttama Chola.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Parasurama is believed to have worshipped here to be rid of the sin of slaying his mother.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola
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