This Temple exists as the origin for Bharadvaja Gotra, an ethnic group of Brahmanas in Tamil Nadu who are royal descendants of later Pallavas (Pallava dynasty) had capital as present day Kanchipuram on Palar River in Tamilnadu.

The Temple has the highest number of sculptures of Navakandam within the state of Tamil Nadu.

The Temple has various inscriptions of different periods by different kings and queens and kingdoms and empires who ruled Krishnagiri district of Tamilnadu.

Later, it became the Penneswaramadam Shiva Temple due to past presence of Cheraman Perumal Madam in 13th century.

The 18th century inscription in the temple tells that the mandapam cielling was by vellapa Nadan Mecheri Kandan Kanda chetty.