Sri Dharbaranyeswarar (Saneeswaran) Temple, Thirunallar
Lord Dharbaranyeswarar & Lord Shani
Thirunallar, Karaikal district, Puducherry
The Navagraha temple of Shani (Saturn) — pilgrims come in huge numbers at Shani Peyarchi (Saturn transit).
History
King Nala of the Nala-Damayanti story is believed to have been freed from Shani's affliction after bathing in the Nala Theertham here. Devotees bathe in the tank, leave old clothes and offer sesame oil lamps. Shani Peyarchi, every two and a half years, draws lakhs of devotees.
Festivals
- Shani Peyarchi
- Brahmotsavam
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Directions to Sri Dharbaranyeswarar (Saneeswaran) Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Tiruchirappalli Airport, about 150 km
- By train
- Karaikal, about 5 km
- By road
- PRTC / TNSTC buses and taxis.
Near the temple
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