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Saneeswaran Temple in Thirunallar Pooja Timings and Contact Details

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

Ph:

 

3. Hotel Arya Bavan

Thirunallar Road, Karaikal,Pondicherry

Ph:


 

4. Golden Lodge

Thirunallar Road, Karaikal,Pondicherry

Ph: 04368 222 550

 

5. Thirunallar Devasthanam Tourist Home

Thirunallar,Karaikal,Pondicherry

Ph:

 

Near By Temples: Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple

Near By Places to Visit: 

Near By Restaurants To Eat: Subasree cottage, The Promenade, Hotel Durai, The Richmond

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