An ancient and powerful shrine located in Annamputhur near Tindivanam in Tamilnadu is dedicated to Lord Sri Nidheeswarar & Ambigai Sri Kanaga Thiripurasundari. Having stood for centuries, bearing the onslaught of time, this temple is situated in beautiful serene and natural green surroundings. Its antiquity and divinity, sanctified by the presence of Sri Subramaniyar, Sri LakshmiGanapathy, Sri KalaBhairavar, Sri DhanaaakrshanaBhairavar, Siddhar creates a memorable feeling of devotion and piety.
From the archaeological findings, It was learnt that the Sri Nidheeswarar Templewas constructed and worshipped by the Pallavas and the great chola king Raja RajaChola over 1000 years ago. But the great shiva temple after years of natural calamities had left only the great Siva Lingam.The Shivalinga itself belongs to an undated period estimated to be more than 3000 years old. He stands a tall four and a half feet on a lotus base (Peetham) and just the Lingam is measured to be 7 feet with 4.1/2 feet above the ground and 2.1/2 feet below the ground which is unique.
Sri Nidheeswararis believed to have been worshipped by God Brahma to get rid of a curse incurred by Shiva's wrath in Thiruvannamalai.
Gubera, the God of wealth prayed to this mighty Shiva and obtained all the eight types of Nidhisand was awarded the title “The Lord of Wealth”here. Hence Shiva here got the name Sri Nidheeswarar. It is strongly believed and also tested that those who have prayed to Sri Nidheeswarar with utmost sincerity have found their prayers answered. One can expect a turning point in life by praying at this temple.
The pious and godfearing people all around got together, started to re-construct the temple in the year 2008. With the blessings from KanchiParamacharyal, we under the forum of SriNidheeswarar Temple Trust undertaken the renovation work with the support and guidance of devotional people all around have got together to rebuild this temple and reinstate Sri Nidheeswarar in all his past glory and power. The prime construction was completed and Kumbabhishegam was performed by Siva Shree PichaiGurukkal of Pillaiyarpatti in April 2014.
Renovation of the Temple:
Renovation of the temple has been the most cherishing ambition of the devotees. It is not possible to meet the expenses from the resource of the temple and the villagers. The temple too has got no substantial income generating resource of its own. The renovation works include
This project requires and solicits the whole hearted support and guidance from all the devotees for its early successful completion.
SRINIDHEESWARAR TEMPLE TRUST
20/21, NEW COLONY MAIN STREET,
WEST SAIDAPET, CHENNAI – 600015
info@Srinidheeswarar.com / srinidheeshwarar@gmail.com
(+91) 9444036534 / 9444036532
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