During 6th Century A.D. this being a capital town was the central place of the 24 cities of Kongunadu. A reference is available about this large and artistic temple having been built here by Raja Konguvelir. The place was also known as Karumbunadu. There is a reference that the shrine in remote past was known as Virsanghatperupalli. At present, the temple is being looked after the Government Archeological Department. However prayers and worship are being offered according to Jain rites and rituals.In the 6th century A.D. there existed here an Association of Tamil Pandits out of whom idols of five are made and installed in this temple. One of the principal volume of ancient Tamil literature entitled “Perunkadai” was composed here.People of this area call the temple as “Amandeshvar Mandir” and it reminds one of the great religious favor and zeal of Raja Konguvelir who built it.The architectural style of the temple is beautiful. The high Sikhar n the entry gate is a memorial to the glory it once used to be. On the pillars and on the ceiling are delicately and exquisitely carved the Panch profound meditation. The images of Sri Adhinath Bhagwan and goddess Ambika Devi is mind captivating and very artistic in this temple.There is no other temple, besides this one, in the area.