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 Lakshmi Ganapathy, Sri Kala Bhairavar, Sri Dhanaaakrshana Bhairavar, 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.