Dharbaranyeswarar Temple: Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple, Karikal| Details| Timings| History| Thirunallar Shani Temple How To Reach

Dharbaranyeswarar Temple / Thirunallar Saneeswaran / Sani / Shani Temple

Dharbaranyeswarar Temple Details / Highlights

The main deity of Dharbaranyeswarar Temple is Lord Shiva. The temple is dedicated Lord Saneeswaran(The Saturn Temple) and is one of the important Navagraha Temples of India. It is believed that planet Saturn reside in each zodiac sign for 1 1/2 years and this planet is worshiped before entering the Lord Shiva's inner sanctum.

Eminent Tamil saints like Appar, Sundarar and Sambandar were sung hymns on this magnificent temple. Arunagirinathar the ardent devotee of Lord Muruga has also composed hymns on this deity and there is also a separate sanctum for Lord Murugan.

Opening And Closing Timings

Temple Timings: 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Temple Timings: 5:30PM to 8:30 PM.

Contact Details

Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple,
Thirunallar,
Pincode - 609 607,
Karaikal.
Phone Office No : 04368 - 236530 
Fax No : 04368 - 236504

Poojas

Sat	5:30 AM to 6:30 AM	Usha kaalam	Yes
Sat	9:00 AM to 10:00 AM	Kaalasandhi	Yes
Sat	12:00 PM to 1:00 PM	Uchi kaalam	Yes
Sat	5:30 PM to 6:30 PM	Saayaratchai	Yes
Sat	7:30 PM to 8:30 PM	Irandaam kaalam	Yes

Sat	Starts From 8:30 PM	Artha jaamam	No
Sun to Fri	6:00 AM to 1:00 PM	Nadai thirappu -	Yes
Sun to Fri	4:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Nadai thirappu -	Yes

How To Reach

By Bus

There are several buses to this temple from Karaikal, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Myladuthurai and Thiruvarur. The travel is about 10 to 30 minutes from respective places.

By Train

Karaikal and Myladuthurai are the nearest railway stations to this beautiful temple.

By Air

Trichy Airport is the nearest airport. From there you can get buses to Karaikal or Myladuthurai.