Ponnvaidhyanathar Temple is located at Tiruchittremam, 8 km from Alathambadi railway station near Tiruthuraipoondi, in
Thanjavur District. This temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva in the form of Ponnvaidhyanathar. Goddess Akilandanayaki is also worshipped here. The Sthala Vriksham (sacred tree) is Aathi and the
Teertham is Swarna. Saint Sambandar is said to have sung patighams praising the lord here.