Saneeswaran Temple
This is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Shani (Saneeswaran, in Tamil). Whenever (planet) Saturn transits from one zodiac sign to another (an occurrence roughly every 2.5 years), millions throng this shrine for worship. The legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his afflictions caused by the malefic influence of Saturn, after worship in this temple.
Saneeswaran Temple History
This is the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Shani (Saneeswaran, in Tamil). Whenever (planet) Saturn transits from one zodiac sign to another (an occurrence roughly every 2.5 years), millions throng this shrine for worship.The legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his afflictions caused by the malefic influence of Saturn, after worship in this temple. It is believed that by bathing here, one washes off all kinds of misfortunes and afflictions caused by one’s past of karmas . Of the numerous theertams (sacred bathing places), the Nala theertam is the most important one.
Glimpse of Saneeswaran Temple
Saneeswaran Temple Festival
- Adi Pooram festival
- Vinayaga Chathurthi festival
- Navaratri Kolu, Anbu festival
- Soora-samharam festival
- Thiruvathirai festival
- Sanipeyarchi festival
Location: To view the location please click here
Landmark: Saneeswaran Temple is located near Saraswathi Thirtham
Address: ONGC Colony, Karaikal, Puducherry 609607
Saneeswaran Temple Official Website: Not available
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
On Saturday’s
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pooja Cost & Timing
| Pooja Options | Service Charges – Devotees in India | Service Charges – Devotees in Outside India |
| Ashtothra Archana every month on the day of birth star for one year (PER PERSON): | Rs. 950 /- | 61 USD |
| Ashtothra Archana every saturday for one year (PER PERSON): | Rs. 2250 /- | 81 USD |
| Sahasranama Archana every month on the day of birth star for one year (PER PERSON) : | Rs. 5001 /- | 151 USD |
For more details please dial 04368 236 530
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 144 km
Nearest Railway station: Karaikal – 6 km
Bus Route
Saneeswaran Temple located between Karaikal – Kumbakonam highway in Thirunallar . Frequent bus facility available It is located 5.7 km from Karaikal Bus Terminal.
Hotels to stay in Karaikal
1. Government Tourist Home
Near Bus Stand, Koilpathu, Karaikal, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04368 222 621
2. Hotel Thirunallar
No.11, Sannathi Street,Thirunallar, Karaikal, Pondicherry
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3. Hotel Arya Bavan
Thirunallar Road, Karaikal,Pondicherry
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4. Golden Lodge
Thirunallar Road, Karaikal,Pondicherry
Ph: 04368 222 550
5. Thirunallar Devasthanam Tourist Home
Thirunallar,Karaikal,Pondicherry
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Near By Temples: Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
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