Pazhayanur village is located in
Tiruvallur District of
Tamil Nadu and is about 2 km from Thiruvalangadu.
Pazhayanur has contributed much to the tradition and glory of Tamils. The place is also famous for the sacrifice of seventy Tamil Vellalars, which finds a mention in Sekkizhar's Thiruthondar Puranam and Devaram of Thirugnansambandar.