[2][3] 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 Appar and Sundarar.
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.
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