Thirunallar Temple

Thirunallar Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva . Lord siva is known as Darbaranyeswarar here and Goddess Paravthi as Bhogamartha Poonmulai amman.  One will be relieved from Shani Dasa completely or to some extent by having bath at Brahma Theertham and Praying for Lord siva here in wet clothes.  This place was originally called by Darbaranya, as this region was fully covered with Darba grass. Shani Peyarchi festival will be celebrated in a grand as thousands of devotees visit this temple to offer prayers to the deity.

Thirunallar Temple Legends

As per the Legend, Nala was the ruler of Nishada, he established a vast dynasty and the kingdom prospered under his rule. Nala wants marry Damayanthi, daughter of the King Bhima, ruler of Vidharbha. Nala sent his message to Damayanthi thru swan and they were in love. Meanwhile King Bhima arranged Swayamvaram for her daughter, Damayanthi married Nala during this ceremony.  Kali was jealous on Nala as he could not marry Damayanthi and decided to make their life hell.

Shani got the opportunity, when Nala did not wash his feet properly while preparing for his prayers, from then on Shani started acting on Nala.

Kali entered the mind of Nala’s brother, Pushkara and exhorted him to challenge Nala to the dice game. In the dice game, Nala lost his kingdom and left to forest with his wife. Nala left his wife by leaving a note while she is sleeping. With the help of Swaguhu, Damayanthi reached her father’s place and started living there with her kids. Nala became ugly with the bite from Karkotaka serpent. He then leading life as a cook and charioteer for the King Rituparna.

After 12 years of Shani Period, Nala got back his original form by wearing the magical garment and won the lost kingdom in the dice game and started living with his family.

Though he is out of Shani period, Nala was disturbed so he started spiritual expedition with his family. During their journey, they met Sage Bardwaja at Virudhachalam. Sage advised him to visit Thirunallar once for peace and happy living.

Nala visited Thirunallar with his family and had bath in Brahma Theertham and entered Sanctum Sanctorum of the templ and got relieved completely from Shani effect.

It is said that this is the place, where Lord Siva stopped Saneeswarar from concurring Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma created Brahma theertham while offering prayers to Lord Siva here.

Thirunallar Temple History

This temple was built by Chola kings in 12th century AD.

Thirunallar Temple Timings

  • 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

Thirunallar Temple accommodation

  1. One can stay at Karaikkal which is 7.3 km from the temple
  2. Kumbakonam which is 52 km from the temple. Devotees used to prefer Kumbakonam stay so that they can visit other Navagraha temples.

Saneeswaran effects

  1. Slowdown in business
  2. Lack of peace
  3. Issues with Government
  4. Affects all good relationships, with wife, with friends, with family members.

Thirunallar Temple Praying methods

  1. Lighting lamps with sesame oil on Saturday’s, will be relieved from Shani dasa to some extent
  2. For good wealth one should perform pooja with Vanni leaves
  3. To restore peace and strengthen family realtions, one should worship with Kondrai flowers
  4. Praying Saneeswaran with Oomatham flower will cure mental illness
  5. Offering rice mixed with sesame powder will also be benefited from the pooja.

Thirunallar Temple Precautions

  1. Photography is not allowed inside temple premises
  2. Electronic gadgets should be deposited safely at the counter
  3. Thorough checking will be done at the entrance.
  4. No need to buy lamps outside, it is available inside the temple

How to reach Thirunallar Temple?

By Road

  1. Temple is 59 km from Kumbakonam, 128 km from Pondicherry. Direct bus is available from Chennai to Thirunallar.
  2. Temple is 7.3 km from Karaikkal and 26 km from Nagapattinam.

By Train

  1. Thirunallar Railway station is located on the Peralam – Karaikkal Railway line.
  2. Mayiladuthurai is well connected to all parts of India, which is 32 km away.

By Air

  1. Tiruchirapalli is 147 km away
  2. Chennai is 296 km away

Thirunallar Temple Gallery

  • Temples near Thirunallar
  • Thirunallar Theertham
  • Thirunallar Temple Shani Pooja
  • Shani Mahadasha

108 comments

  1. ARYA
    March 12, 2016 at 5:32 am

    I want to perform Saneeswara Bhagawan Homan, Abhishekam and Kakkai Vahanam in the month of 3 rd June or 30th July 2016. could you please tell me the availability of dates and fees for all these.
    I am ARya from China,

  2. SETHURAMAN
    December 19, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Sir, pl advise me the date of next sani peyarchi.

  3. Ramamoorthy
    January 2, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    To strengthen family relation need to perform pooja at the temple. Iam having Kandagashani and going to change to a ashtomath shani.

  4. Durgaprasadh
    January 6, 2017 at 2:37 am

    Is it a good time to go to the temple on 14th Jan, 2017 (during pongal holidays)? This is a Saturday, will the temple be open all day and will it be crowded considering this is pongal time? My brother’s 7.5 yrs Sani peyarchi ends on the 27th Jan, so is it fine to visit the temple before the peyarchi ends or after? Also, what special poojas can be performed while we are at the temple for my brother? Thanks!

    • kishore
      January 6, 2017 at 10:14 am

      HI Sir,

      before jan 27th you have to perform, please find the link below for pooja details.

      “http://gotirupati.com/thirunallar-temple-shani-pooja/”

      Thanks

  5. A. RAJENDRAN, Hyderabad
    January 12, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    please let me know when is the Sani Peryachi in the year 2017 as there seems to be some confusion as reported in the Tamil TV CHANNELS.

  6. Suresh K
    January 13, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Dear Sir,
    I have a plan to Thirunallar with my family on 14.1.2017.
    Is the temple all day open?
    Please advise.

    Thanks & Regards
    Tirupur.
    Mobile : 9364441145

  7. C Parankusam
    January 16, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Sir I would like to perform weekly pooja and monthly pooja for my family. Kindly let us know how much I should take DD.

    Parankusam

  8. Venkataraman Gopalan
    January 17, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    please give the details nakshathras and rasis for which parihara pooja should be done Jan 27 sani peyarchi. what are the temple charges for the pariahara pujas and the mode of payment on line

    • kishore
      January 18, 2017 at 10:33 am

      HI Sir,

      Anybody can perform this pooja on jan 27th and also no online bookings are available so on arrival you can get the tickets at counters itself.

      Thanks

  9. Viswanathan
    January 21, 2017 at 3:35 am

    Will you perform the puja and send the prasad to London?

  10. INBAVALLI .P
    January 23, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    hi sir, Thirunallar temple saturday timings as on 28/01/2017?

  11. Divya
    January 23, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    When is sanipeyarchi in 2017?

  12. Vijayan
    February 5, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Plz guide me how to reach thirunallar from triplicane

  13. Ajay Sooklal
    February 14, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Please advise when Shani prayers ( a good timing) is to be done, as I am from South Africa.
    A good agent, is required, to arrange Saturday prayer times ( temple tariff please), 5 star hotel
    and a tour around Madurai & Rameshwaram,is also sought.

    • kishore
      February 15, 2017 at 9:36 am

      HI Sir,

      Please call to 9393939150 we will give you the plan for the trip to cover the surrrounding places.

      Thanks

  14. Ashok Es Naidu
    March 14, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    Hi I need to do Sani peyarchi Homa. How much does it cost.

    • kishore
      March 15, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      HI Sir,

      already its been done on january 26th so other available pooja and its availability will be given in the link.

      “https://www.gotirupati.com/thirunallar-temple-shani-pooja/” and “https://www.gotirupati.com/thirunallar-saneeswara-temple/”

      Thanks

  15. Vijay
    March 26, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Which temple is used to worship meenam rasi uttrathi natchram

  16. Adarsh N
    March 30, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I am planning my visit to temple on 1st of April. I will be coming in bike from Bangalore. Please let me know if there is any lodging provided in the temple for the over night stay. I had referred in temple website that dormitary type hall will be provided at a nominal charge of Rs 10/- at temple. Please confirm if this is true. Await your response at the earliest. I am attaching the website link where i got this information here for your reference.

    thirunallarutemple.org/lodging.html

  17. Brahmaiah
    April 17, 2017 at 11:15 am

    We wish to take part in the abhishekam of Dharbaranyeswarar at Thirunallar. Please advise me the procedure. Please reply to my mail address.

    • kishore
      April 18, 2017 at 11:08 am

      HI Sir,

      On arrival you can get the tickets to perform the abhishekam there is no online bookings for thirunallar.

      Thanks

  18. Dhinakran B
    April 22, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    Hi ,
    Im planning to pray god on 30th of april
    it the temple open on sunday ???
    Pls let me know is sunday is good to come for this temple ??
    pls reply soon

    thanks
    Dhinakaran B

  19. senthil
    April 26, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Hi sir,

    We are planning to start on Friday (4/28)noon from chennai and hopefully will reach by 10:00 pm. What time we need to go for temple darshanam. Will it be rush on Saturday? Cuz i am brining by 2 year old son and father.

    Do we have pay darshanam? How much will it cost?

  20. K MURALIDHARA
    May 5, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    Sir,

    Please mention daily poojas conducted, how to book for pooja / abhishekham by online or on the temple counter. And also please mention to stay for one day at least to accomdate 12- 14 people

    • kishore
      May 6, 2017 at 10:00 am

      HI Sir,

      There is no online bopokings for sevas so on arrival you can get and also for accomadation if you want any assistance then you can chat instantly.

      Thanks

    • J thalapathi
      May 23, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Vanakam sir
      I would like to do abhisekam for shanieshwara bhagavan. Can u provide me details
      Like …..what abhisekam…..cost….when to book for it and timing for abhisekam.

      • kamal
        May 24, 2017 at 3:36 pm

        Dear Sir,

        Shani Abhishekam performed daily at 08:30 am, 11:30 am and 05:30 pm. It is cost about Rs. 500 for Abhishekam.

        Thank you.

  21. jhansi
    June 18, 2017 at 12:09 am

    Hi,

    we are planning to visit saneeswara temple on 24th Jun morning, please suggest the procedure. do i have to take dip in the holy water, later can we go to temple with same wet clothes or do i have to leave clothes at the water only. we want to do archana, is there any tickets for it

  22. Neeti
    July 7, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Please let me know if we have to take bath in nalteertham and then leave the wet clothes there.

  23. Usha
    July 14, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    I m staying in dubai i wanted to book kalyanautsav on sep 4th or any day from aug 25 to sep 7th any possibility to get online fully booked..or one day before at thirumala some people advising like that

    • kishore
      July 21, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      respected madam,
      all seva tickets were sold out till october month
      you can book for november month on auguest 4th at 11am in ttd official site by login with user name and password. there is no current booking tickets are available.
      thank you

  24. Sandy
    September 1, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Hai I’m Muslim.. can I make pooja in thirunallar saneeswara temple?

  25. Sandy
    September 2, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    Hai sir one more doubt.. may I visit other temples after visiting of thirunallar saneeswara temple

  26. Jagadish Puvvada
    September 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Namaste sir,
    I’m from AP and how can I reach the saneeswara temple…is it short from Chennai or any other Railway station to reach quickly to temple…pls tell me sir.

    • Tejas
      September 21, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      HI Sir,

      You can reach to kumbakonam from there you can get the buses to reach the thirunallar.

      Thanks

    • Gopalakrishnan k v
      November 13, 2017 at 11:34 am

      If i will reach One Saturday morning can I return by evening the same day after Darshnam of Shiv and Saneeswaran temple. Pl.reply so that i can book the ticket accordingly. Also let me know where o have to book accommadstion.

  27. Shanmugam
    December 11, 2017 at 4:26 am

    I want to book archanai for my son’s and kindly let me know the cost of archanai ticket for saniperyarchi during December 2017 at once to send money.

    • Tejas
      December 13, 2017 at 8:51 am

      HI Sir,

      There is no advance bookings for thirunnallar sir so you can get the tickets directly at temple.

      Thanks

  28. Siva
    December 15, 2017 at 3:53 am

    Hi Sir,

    We from Malaysia. We planing visit the temple in February 2018. Is there any special ommam can be done? if yes what is the cost? what time can do? how to do booking?

    • Tejas
      December 15, 2017 at 8:48 am

      HI sir,

      There is no online bookings for the thirunallar temple on arrival you can get the tickets for further details you can contact at 9393939510

      Thanks

  29. Prasanna
    December 21, 2017 at 10:41 am

    Sir,

    Shall we take our 3yrs old daughter with us to visit thirunallar temple???

    What are all the proceedure for adults and kids???

  30. saroja
    January 8, 2018 at 2:37 am

    Hi sir
    Yesterday I was visited thirumanamcherry.
    And did unmarried polka, today can I come saneeswara temple and what is procedure I will be done here.

  31. P.M.Subramaniam
    January 17, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Ma ni,
    Up to what time temple will be open on sunday morning

  32. Gunasheelan
    February 1, 2018 at 1:13 am

    1. Is there any package trip facilities from BANGALORE
    2. Is that possible to visit all 9 graham’s in a day
    3. Planning to visit tomorrow Friday
    4. Any special Pooja on Friday 5pm, someone said..

  33. raja
    April 12, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    sir we need a devasthanam lodge for accomodation, what is the procedure to booking the room ,if room is available?

  34. Hariharan dr
    April 27, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    Can I do a Navagraha homam at saneeswarar temple on a Saturday in June 2018?

    • Tejas
      April 27, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      HI Sir,

      You can perform and need to book earlier for further details you can contact at 9393939510

      Thanks

  35. Sujani
    April 28, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Hi sir how can we reach to this temple from Hyderabad and we are looking for accommodation in June 2018..can any one guide us plz.. And we need to do Shanipooja on Saturday..

  36. Kishore D Kurtakoti
    May 24, 2018 at 9:38 am

    Dear Sir,
    I need to book double bedroom AC at the temple guest house on 30th of June. Appreciate getting it done D

    • Tejas
      May 24, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      HI Sir,

      on arrival you can check sir or else contact at 9393939510 for any suggestions

      Thanks

  37. Krishnareddy
    June 21, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Hi i want the details regarding pooja and how to teach temple from andhra

    • Krishna
      June 23, 2018 at 7:21 am

      Dear Sir/Madam,
      please tell us the pooja name, call at 9393939150 fro further queries on thirunallar temple
      Thank you

  38. Subramanya
    July 7, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    We are planning to visit Shaniswara Temple on 18&19th of this month. Please let me know about the sevas & we would like to perform tilabhishekam at the temple. Let me know is it necessary make advance booking. & also about the accomadation.

    • Tejas
      July 8, 2018 at 1:52 pm

      HI Sir,

      advance bookings is not required sir on arrival you can get the tickets and for further details you can contact at 9393939510

      Thanks

  39. leelamurthy
    July 15, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    I need telephone numbers of this temple

  40. Krishna
    August 14, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    For pooja booking and accommodation booking please contact 9393939150.
    Thank you.

  41. Kumar
    September 3, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    I want to know the poojas for marriage in thirumanamcheri.tell me all details, including general and special kalyana pooja.

    • Krishna
      September 26, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Dear Sir/Madam,
      you need to perform at the temple and it cost you Rs 8000 for booking pooja and the homam duration will be for 1-2 hours
      Thank you.

  42. Satish
    September 18, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Sir please let me know the address from Hyderabad to turunallar and could you please confirm the contract details

  43. Manjappa.K
    October 4, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    Sir,
    I want do pooja & homam at temple. For business and dosam nivaranam. What cost and tell me good day.

    Thanking you.

    • Krishna
      October 4, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Dear Sir/Madam,
      you can perform shani pooja and it cost you Rs 300, please contact 9393939150.
      Thank you.

  44. AKHILA
    November 16, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I WANT TO DO SANI PREETHI POOJA HOW MUCH IT WILL BE COST

    • Krishna
      November 17, 2018 at 11:40 am

      Dear Sir/Madam,
      It will happen in the temple hours. you need to get the tickets directly on arrival.
      Thank you.

  45. Harish
    December 19, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    How much for shani puja

  46. Logasundaram.A
    January 1, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    I would like send yearly subscription for every month STAR pooja and to get prasadam. Please let me know the charges and amount to which account i have to send.

  47. Guruprakash Gowda
    January 2, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Can u provide me some priest number who can guide and provide Pooja details.

  48. Krishna
    April 22, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    You need to book in advance for booking accommodation in thirunallar please call at 8500 898 000.
    Thank you.

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