Lord Saneeshwaran Temple Thirunallaru – Sani (Saturn)

17-September-25

Lord Saneeshwaran Temple Thirunallaru – Sani (Saturn)

THE TEMPLE OF DHARBHARANYESHWARAR A TEMPLE OF GOD SANEESHWARA

(Planet Saturn) at Thirunallaru, Karaikkal, Puducherry (Sani Dhosha Nivarthi Sthala)

Vaitheeswaran Koil Nadi Jothidam

Place of the Temple: Thirunallaru.

Taluk: Karaikkal.

State: Puducherry(Union Territory).

Distance from Chennai: 310 Kilometer

How to Reach the Station: Frequent Trains and Buses

facilities are available from Chennai to Mayiladuthurai.

Mayiladuthurai to Karaikkal: Bus, Car and Auto service are available.

Karaikkal to Thirunallaru: Bus, Car and Auto Service are available.

Contact Number of the Temple: 04368-236530

Food and Accommodation (Ac/non Ac) are available both in Mayiladuthurai and Karaikkal.

Name of the Temple: Sri Saneeshwara Bhagavan Temple.

God of this Temple: Dharbharanyeshwarar, Thirunallareeshwarar.

Goddess of this Temple: Pooranambigai, Poha Martha Poonmulaial.

Temple Time: 5 am – 12 pm, 4.30pm-9pm

Monumental Tree (Sthala Virutcham): Sacred Grass (Tharppaipul)

Holy Ponds (Punnia Theertham): Nala Theertham.

Worshippers of this Temple: Mahavishnu, Brahma, Indhra Bhahavan, Ashtadhik Balaharhal, Pulathiar, Archunan, Nalan.

Devaram Recitation in this Temple: Thirugnana sambhandhar, Appar, Sundharar. Specialty about the Temple: Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thirumaraikkadu, Vedharanyam, Thiruvaimoor, Kolili, Thirunallarau Temples have Suyambu Lingas which means the Linga raised by its own. Nine wells inside represent the presence of Navagra has in this temple. Reference about the Goddess of this temple as poha Martha Poonmulaial is found in the palm leaf of Thirugnanasambhandar who brought fire while reciting the song and won the argument against the people of Jain religion for the prosperity of Saivite, modern Hinduism in India, particularly in Tamilnadu. Lord Saneeshwaran blesses His devotees with the name Kanaha in this temple. Lord Saneeshwaran controls over life span, job, and pain and pleasure in the life of an individual.

History of the Temple:

The Tamil King Nalan under went great troubles and difficulties in his life when he was under the possession of Lord Saneeshwaran. He visited this temple and worshiped Lord Dharbharayeshwarar. Hence, Lord instructed Lord Saturn not to trouble the King Nalan. As per His words, Saturn blessed King Nalan from this temple. Since that event Lord Saturn blesses his devotees permanently from this temple. A dip in the holy pond “Nala Theertham” is considered mandatory before the worship of the God in the Temple.

Lord Saneeshwaran takes thirty years to cross all the twelve grahas. It does not mean that an individual experiences thirty years of joy or thirty years of difficulty rather Lord Saneeshwaran takes care of people during His presence in a particular graha. He stands responsible for both pain and gain, good and evil in the life of a person.

Mangusani: The period of first seven and half years is noted as Mangusani which means a fall or decline of fortune in one’s life. Lord Saneeshwaran in this period troubles the people who are under the possession of Him but here Lord Saneeshwaran preserves the parents of an individual.

Pongusani: The period of next seven years is noted as Pongusani which means a raise of fortune in the life of an individual through Lord Saneeshwaran. Here Lord Saneeshwaran brings a remarkable development, a miraculous difference in the life of a person who is under the possession of Him.

Among other grahas, Lord Saneeshwaran is more powerful. In order to receive the complete benefits in life through Lord Saneeshwaran, right remedies should be performed on time to overcome the difficulties due to the Sani Graha Dhosha. When you perform the remedies, the amount of negative impact reduces to certain level to experience harmony in life. Except Rahu, Kedu, Lord Saneeshwaran is considered the strongest of all.

Lord Saneeshwaran is so glorious. His glance is very different. His role in both good and evil in life is very vital. This is the reason we all have dreadful feeling towards Lord Saneeshwaran. Lord Sooriyan sends his race in all directions. The colour of it looks red. Lord Budhan out of his heat emits green colour around him. Sukiran spreads white around him. Earth in pink colour (Ilansivappu), Chadhiran also reflects white out the his absorption of Sun’s race on him.

Guru in yellow colour and Lord Saneeshwaran has darkish blue around him. The colour itself sends a fear on us. All the graha shave particular shape of their own. But the shape of Lord Saneeshwaran is not attractive as other grahas to the eye of its on lookers. The natural formation of circle around him also is a reason to lead him to appear so.

When planet Saturn comes around the Sun a poisonous gas spreads in its way. It exactly looks like the gas released from a Jet. This poisonous gas is called Marees. It looks utter dark, complete black in colour. The reflection of Saneeshwaran seems as illusion which / brings fear. All of us experience it on Earth. Lord Saneeshwaran is the son of Lord Sun.

The divine words of Maha Shiva Nadi directs people to Thirunallaru to perform remedies to reduce the negative impact of Sani Graha Dhodha.

Why Seekers Visit Thirunallaru for Sani (Saturn) Dosha

In Vedic astrology, Saturn (Sani) governs discipline, hard work, delays, karma, and long-term consequences. Its influence is considered especially significant during specific transit periods — most notably Sade Sati, the seven-and-a-half-year period referenced above as Mangusani, and the related Ashtama Sani and Kantaka Sani periods, each associated with distinct life challenges depending on Saturn’s position relative to an individual’s Moon sign.

Devotees who learn through horoscope analysis or a Nadi astrology reading that they are entering or currently experiencing a difficult Saturn period often travel specifically to Thirunallaru, recognized as the foremost Navagraha shrine dedicated to Saturn in Tamil Nadu. Worship here is believed to ease the intensity of Saturn’s challenging periods and channel its disciplined, structuring energy toward long-term stability rather than hardship.

What to Expect During Your Visit

The temple follows an extended worship schedule (5 AM to 12 PM, and 4:30 PM to 9 PM), among the longer daily hours of the Navagraha temple circuit. Both Mayiladuthurai and Karaikkal offer food and accommodation options, giving visitors flexibility in planning a multi-day trip that includes this temple alongside others in the region.

A dip in the temple’s Nala Theertham is considered a mandatory step before worship, following the legend of King Nalan’s own visit and subsequent relief from Saturn’s affliction. Saturdays hold particular significance for Sani worship generally, and many devotees specifically time their visit around this day when seeking targeted remedies.

Connecting Your Temple Visit to a Nadi Astrology Reading

For seekers experiencing a difficult Saturn transit or concerned about Sani Dosha in their chart, a Nadi Jothidam reading can offer more individualized insight than general astrology alone — confirming the specific timing and severity of Saturn’s influence in an individual’s leaf, along with tailored remedies. Many seekers combine this confirmation with a visit to Thirunallaru as part of the prescribed Pariharam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Thirunallaru specifically significant for Saturn (Sani) worship?
The temple is recognized as the foremost Navagraha shrine dedicated to Saturn, tied to the legend of King Nalan’s relief from Saturn’s affliction after worship here, making it the primary destination for devotees addressing Sani-related challenges.

What is Sade Sati and how does this temple help?
Sade Sati refers to the roughly seven-and-a-half-year period when Saturn transits through the signs immediately before, on, and after an individual’s natal Moon sign, traditionally associated with significant life challenges. Worship at Thirunallaru is believed to ease the intensity of this and related Saturn periods.

When is the best time to visit for Sani Dosha remedies?
Saturdays are considered especially significant for Saturn worship generally, and many devotees time their visit to Thirunallaru accordingly for targeted remedies.

Should I confirm my Saturn period before visiting the temple?
Many devotees consult a qualified astrologer or undergo a Nadi Jothidam reading beforehand to confirm the specific timing and severity of Saturn’s influence in their chart, allowing for more targeted remedies rather than general worship alone.

Is this temple connected to Nadi astrology in Vaitheeswaran Koil?
While it is a separate Navagraha shrine, many seekers visiting Vaitheeswaran Koil for Nadi Jothidam readings extend their trip to include Thirunallaru and other nearby Navagraha temples as part of a broader spiritual and remedial journey.