One of the most popular Shani Temples in India 
of Lord Shani as he stands blessing the devotee – abhayahastham. This is a very rare phenomenon and therefore thousands of devotees who believe they are badly affected by Shani visit the shrine to get his blessings.
of Lord Shani as he stands blessing the devotee – abhayahastham. This is a very rare phenomenon and therefore thousands of devotees who believe they are badly affected by Shani visit the shrine to get his blessings.
Shani, or Sani, is one among the navagrahas and is believed to create problems in the life of people, especially by those people who keep close track of their horoscope and believe in astrology.
The exact name of the Shani Temple at Thirunallar is Sri Dharbaraneswara Swamy Devasthanam and it is also referred as Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple
Legend has it that Lord Nala mentioned in the Epics and Puranas was relieved of all sufferings after praying at this shrine.
Believed to have been built in the 7th century, the temple also has small shrines dedicated to other gods including Lord Ganesha.
Nearest Railway Station to Thirunallar Shani Temple
Contact info – Phone office – 04368 236530
Fax - 04368 236504
E-mail – sds.kkl@nic.in
74 comments:
Greetings! I have just returned from Thirunallur. I did NOT visit the main busy temple which is such a popular place of pilgrimage. But, I drove round the back of the temple and came across another large temple, all on its own. No crowds, no people, just a single priest, rather abandoned. Do you know the name of this temple? I am a photographer and would appreciate any information that you can share with me. Many thanks Dominic
Seems like you are talking about the main temple at Tirunallar which is the Darbaranyeswarar Temple.
Thank you so much for you very prompt reply. http://wikimapia.org/#lat=10.9257067&lon=79.7835517&z=17&l=0&m=a&v=2
I have added a link on wikimapia which I think shows the temple I refer to. I am curious as to why this temple is near abandoned. Can you enlighten me?
I am not sure what you mean by abandoned. At what time did you visit the temple? Most temples are only crowded during the puja time.
Thirunallar Shani Temple attracts people from around the world as it is only the Shani Temple in which Lord Shani blesses the devotees. So the unusual large crowd or the temple is always busy.
how do i get to the Thirunallar Shani Temple in Karaikal from bangalore and how far is it by road? can yu help me in givin me the time taken if i have to travel by car?
Pondicherry (Puducherry the new name) is around 320 km from Bangalore. Karaikal is around 120 km south of Pondicherry. It will take around 12 hours by car to reach Karaikal.
Hi Abhilash,
The temple I refer to is NOT, I repeat NOT, th main temple that is visited by so many pilgrims. The temple I refer to had just one priest in attendance. I will try to send you a photo if I had your e-mail.
many thanks, your site is wonderful
I used to donate by mail from the USA to the Thirunallar Shani Temple and they would preform puju and Homa, and send me back the Prassadum. However, a few years back they stopped sending me anything even though I keep donating. I have sent several cashiers checks with donations and my requests for confirmation of the Puja and Homa, but I never get any response- so I dont know if the performances are being done or if the checks are possibly stolen etc.
Any idea how I can contact the Temple administration by email or phone to see what is happening to my donations?
Jai Guru Dev
I have sent several donations to the Temple at Thirunallar, but they never respond or send Prasaddum as they used to a few years back.
Any idea on how I contact the Temple Manager by phone or email to insure that my donations are being recieved and the Homa and Puja are being performed?
You can email me at fastdue@gmail.com
why dont you try eprarthana.com for performing poojas in thirunallar. Friends of mine those who in abroad using that site to have the pooja performed on their name and promptly getting their prasad delivered. But i dont know whether they have offer u to pass ur donations to respective temple authorities.
Hi,
I am from Bangalore and wanted to visit Shani Bhagavan temple in thirunallar, I wanted to know which is the best route to reach there either by bus or by train? and how to reach there?
Hi i stay in Mumbai and i along with my brother wants to visit the temple so can you please guide me to the temple as i have no idea how to reach there. my email id is kamleshnikam@gmail.com
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sir,
is there any bus route from palakkad or coimbatore 2 thirunellar?
if so,kindly reply
I wanted to visit thirunallar shani temple. my hairs are falling and someone told that by visiting this temple we would regain the hair on our head. is this true. what is the pooja i should perform and what day is the right day to visit the shani temple and tell me the train route from bangalore to thirunallar temple. i am planning to visit by next week end. please let me know.
thanks
Hi I'm Sivaganesh.I'm from Thirunallar. I'm working in Bangalore. There are direct buses available from bangalore (S.R.S Travels 080-26801616,26801617, K.P.N,Universal Travels 080-25524412,26700833 ). Also direct buses are available from Coimbatore,palakkad,madurai,tirunelveli etc(Universal Travels).
For coming from Mumbai, you can come either to chennai or pondicherry and then change from there. Tats the only option.
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Hi, I stay at Hyderabad and would like to know how to reach thirunallar shani temple (best route through train). Please suggest.
Hi Ppl,
I was just browsing the sites and have happened to visit this site, well i will be visiting the Shani Temple by the 10th of this month and after 4 years, tell you what, there is something to it. . . well what i dont know. . .maybe after my trip i will respond better, but let me tell you something try doing all the navagraha temples IN ORDER rem IN ORDER . .. trust me you will see a change in life , it happened to me . . .there is power in these temples . . . .if i were to elaborate it would be pretty long but better you try it out, incase you would like to know the order of visitng the Navagraha temples pls mail me at nmohandas@gmail.com and i will send you the pic map consisting of the order of temples to be followed.
Take care, may God bless you all
Nitin Mohandas
Sir
I recently visited TIRUNALLAR .EXCELLENT DARSHAN.IAM STRONG BELIEVER OF SHANI BAGWAN.5 KMS FROM KARAIKAL.I WOULD ADVISE EVERYONE SHOULD VISIT TIRUNALLAR AND GET THE BLESSINGS .
JAI SHANI DEVA
GOVINDARAJ
gvraj2000@sify.com
Thirunallar is just five kms away from Karaikal. You can reach Karaikal from Bangalore by bus. KPN Travels has regular Bus service from Bangalore. The Volvo AC costs Rs 550 per seat from bangalore. There are good hotels at Karaikal. You can stay at Karaikal and visit Thirunallar. Regular bus services are there from Karaikal to Thirunallar.
This is the only place in the earth where Shani Bhagawan is in Blessing mode. It is said it is scientifically prooved that the rays of saturn falls directly to this place.One can get rid of all his problems by getting the blessings of Lord Shani.
One can reach Thirunallar by Bus from bangalore.KPN Travels ahs daily AC coaches upto Karaikal and from Karaikal Thirunallar is only 5 kms away. One can stay at Karaikal, where one can find good hotels.This is the only place in earth where Shani Bhagawan is in blessing mode. One can get rid of all his sins by offering poojs to Lord Shani.
what are the timings at the shani temple? Does a simple Darshan do or any Pooja needs to be done? I dont speak Tamil and dont wont to be taken for a ride by touts. what would be the approx cost of hotel double room in Thirunallar or Karaikal? We are 4 of us plan to arrive from Bangalore in the morning and leave by evening
Exact timings I do not know. But it should be between morning 6.30 to 12.30 and again evening 4.30 to 8.30 on week days. On Saturdays , it is virtually open the whole day.No tout will take you for a ride. Pl stay at Karaikal where AC rooms are available in the range of Rs 600 -800. From there it is only 5 kms and plenty of buses are available. you can follow this simple way there:
1. Ask any one where is Nala Kolam - Pond of Nal.Here you have to take bath.Street vendors will give you small sachet of til oil, shampoo etc. You can use the oil and take bath in the Nal Kolam. There after you have to leave the used old clothes there only.
2. Near the Kolam, you find a Ganapathi Temple. Crack a coconut in fornt of the temple, worship Ganapathi and then move towards Shani Bhagawan Temple, which is at walkable distance from the Ganapathi Temple.
3. You can lit lamps- made up of black clothes immersed in til oil. This you can do at the entrance of the Shani Temple. Thereafter you can go inside and do archane. Counters are ther to guide you.
You need not worry about touts.
What kind of poojas in practice
Can we touch the idol and pour til oil
what rules have to be followed to make special pooja
please help
Purush
How to reach Thirunnallar from Coimbatore... Any travels direct to Thirunnallar with Contact no plz inform, tell me abt poojas undergone .. Plz mail to mailtoprem@gmail.com, smanjugeetha@yahoo.co.uk
hello,
i would like to share my experience with Shani Temple at Thirunallar.
the temple is open from morning 5 am to 9pm in the evening and all our problems will be solved once we are there and perform pooja, after taking a bath in the pond infront of temple and leave ur old cloths there.
Practically,its the God's blessings that will lead us to that place and how much u plan - u wont be able to go there.its by his blessings only u can visit.
sunilkumar420@gmail.com
I am in bangalore pls Sugest the bus route And Railway route.
what is the route to Thirunallar from Bangalore. I like to drive
I am Staying in Belgaum, Karnatak I want to visit Karaikal Shani temple suggest best route and travel
hallo sir
i have one doubt please clarify it
ladies are allowed to temple for doing pooja
and before pooja we are taking both in pound or ofter complet pooja we will take both please guide me and clarify my doubts.
please send me at
padala.rohini@gmail.com
i want more info on the bell in this temple
Tomorrow I am going to Thirunallar Sri Shani Bagavan temple. This blog is very useful with lot ofguidance for me. Thanks.
Hello.can we make a mental wish from far away place and then if nd so when our wish is fulfilled,we can come to lord shanidev to offer our thanks? Or we need to go there first to make any wish? Please guide. Thanks
the god which helpu us when we are in trouble
Kavitha from Klang Selangor,Malaysia....
Thirunallar temple has given me a good turning in my life.
I found my life partner after taking a bath in the pont & made a excellent poojai in the temple.Sani Bhagwan has blessed me & I feel that my sins has reduced by going there.I wish more people to go to Thirunallar & get Sani Bhagwan darshan too.
May God Bless Everyone..
How to reach Thirunnallar from Banglore via train journey and suggest us the which station near to Thirnnalllar tell me abt poojas undergone .. Plz mail to balajinjshri@gmail.com
Hello,
I want to visit Lord Shani Temple at Thirunnallar and perform pooja(s) to Shani Bhagavan. Is there any train/bus service from Trivandrum, Kerala(Thiruvananthapuram) to Thirunnallar/Karaikal. What are the main offerings to Lord Shani?
Thanks,
Ram
@ Ram reach madurai and take train to Mayiladuthurai Railway Station.
@Balaji...you will get bus from Bangalore to karaikal that is the best option.
@Shyam - Thank you so much for the information.
Thanks,
Ram
Hello,
I have a malefic Saturn in my horoscope. My astrologer has suggested me to perform pooja to Lord Saneeswaran. What are the main offerings to Lord Shaneeswaran at Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple, Thirunallar? Which is the best time to visit the temple, morning or evening?
Thanks,
Ram
@ Ram...do Saturday fasting. eat after sunset or opt for partial fast.
Offer Til or Sesame oil at Shani Temple or Navgraha Temple.
Worship Hanuman on all Saturdays. Shani do not trouble who are protected by Hanuman.
Morning is the ideal time to visit Shani Temple.
@ Kokila - Thank you so much for the information.
Thanks,
Ram
hi,
Can someone suggest me, how to reach sani temple from hyd ?
ESH
The best option to reach Mayiladuthurai Railway Station. For this you can come to chennai egmore frm hyd and take chennai express to Mayiladuthurai...from there it is easy to reach thirunallur.
Can i get the address of the same pls i want to to send a letter
address of the temple:
sri tirunallaru devasthanam,
thirunallaru.609607.
karaikal.
phone no. 04368 - 236530 & 236960
i hope this information will be of use to people who would like to visit tirunallaru and have the blessings of sri.saneeswara bhagawan.
v.gurunathan.
We are planning to visit tirunallaru and have the blessings of Sri Saneeswara Lord, 7 1/2 starts for me from 21st Dec'11. Can i go to temple now or after 7 1/2 starting. Kindly advice. We need to plan accordingly.
It is better you go before it starts. Get blessings
Hello, I belongs to Kanni rasi. I believe Saneewara lors is leaving from me after 7 1/2years. can i visit the temple and get blessings from him. When can i go?
Regards,
Vijesh
hello!I would like to know how to reach thirunellar from chenganoor(kerala). is there any trains from kerala to myladuthurai? kindly give me any good hotels and their contact no. Since only ladies are going i would be gr8ful if someone shares all the details.is there any change room because i read that one has to leave your old cloth with which you have done bath.
Dear Chenganoor citizen,
You can reach Trichy-Thanjavur-Mayladuthurai.
Upto trichy you can take a direct train and From Trichy to Myladuthurai also you will find few local trains. Then you can go by bus which will take 1 hour to Thirunallar.
In thirunallar you will find mini halls to do your refreshment.
Visit & get Sani Baghawan's blessings as soon as possible, since the sani transformation is nearing within few days and it will be very effective.
Thanks,
Kumar
There is one train from Ernakulam to Nagore. Get down at Nagapattinam and take a bus to Thirunallar. If you dont get a direct bus from Nagapattinam to Thirunallar go to Karaikal and from there to Thirunallar. Nagapattinam is one station prior to Nagore. It is better to get down at Nagapattinam because of railway station being nearer to bus stand and frequent buses. Nagore railway station is rather secluded.
There is one train from Ernakulam to Nagore. Get down at Nagapattinam and take a bus to Thirunallar. If you dont get a direct bus from Nagapattinam to Thirunallar go to Karaikal and from there to Thirunallar. Nagapattinam is one station prior to Nagore. It is better to get down at Nagapattinam because of railway station being nearer to bus stand and frequent buses. Nagore railway station is rather secluded.
There is one train from Ernakulam to Nagore. Get down at Nagapattinam and take a bus to Thirunallar. If you dont get a direct bus from Nagapattinam to Thirunallar go to Karaikal and from there to Thirunallar. Nagapattinam is one station prior to Nagore. It is better to get down at Nagapattinam because of railway station being nearer to bus stand and frequent buses. Nagore railway station is rather secluded.
Thanks for the above information as i am leaving to Thirunallaru tomorrow.
i thank every one who has shared their experience to help others it was help full as I am leaving to thirunallar tomorrow.
Hi Every One,
I am planning to visit the temple with my family on 30th & 31st Dec 2011.
1a) please let me know the procedure to perform the pooja in temple.
1b) can we use shampoo for Head bath.
2) Will any Priest help us to perform the pooja?
3) Do we require pouring till oil on GOD?
4) Can ladies get in to temple to perform pooja?
5) is there any Special darshana & Pooja's in temple, if so what would be the cost?
6) Which Hotel in Thirunallar is good for Family with small babies?
Please provide this information by anyone who visited this temple for all tourist convenience
thanks for submitting the valuable information, Lord Shaneshwara make bring happiness and wealth to all .....
Thank you all for the information, it was very helpful.
I just came back from Temple. I drove from Bangalore. It took me approve 8 hrs.
Dharshan was smooth and things were as stated in the blog and comments.
God bless you!
Hi All,
I visited this temple last saturday, 10th march 2012. There is direct KSRTC ( Karnataka) Volvo ( Airavath) bus from Bangalore ( Shanthinagar bus station) to the temple. This bus is a regular Bangalore Chidambaram bus but on Saturadys the trip is extended till thrunallar via karaikal. Bus starts from shantinagar bus station at 9.45 pm ( usually take 15 mins exra time before it actually starts from there ) reaches Thrunallar by 8.15 am and bus is stopped right infront of temple. Stayed at a nominal place called Siva Residency and cost was Rs500 per day. Took bath at Nala Pond, had darshan and ccame out side by 12.15 pm.
Then we vacated the room and had lunch at karaikal ( Hotel Vandana). Lunch is better in karaikal as there are not many good hotels in Thirunallar. Post Lunch travelled to chidambaram, visited beautiful Nataraja temple and by 9.45 pm boarded same bus back to Bangalore . It reached Majestic by 7.30 am.
There is direct KSRTC Volvo ( airavath) bus from Bangalore to Thirunallar. It is regular chidambaram bus but on saturdays trip is extended upto thirunallar. Bus starts at 9.45 from shantinagar bus terminal and reaches thrunallar by 8.15 am app. We stayed at Siva residency in main road. It is near to Nala pond also. Rent was Rs 500, initially told 700 but came down to 500 as it was for few hrs. Took bath at nala pond had Darshan and came out of temple by 12.15 pm. For lunch karaikal is suggested as good hotels are not there in thrunallar. We had it in hotel vandana next to karaikal bus stop. In thirunallar temple it is better to go for special darshan which is Rs 100 because for normal darshan we can see god only from a distance. As I was not satisfied i came back for special darshan where god can be seen closely. Afternoon after lunch we went to chidambaram.It takes 1.45 mins for normal pondicherry state bus, visited beautiful nataraja temple and after dinner in chidambaram boarded same bus at 9.45 pm back to Bangalore. Bus reaches to majestic by 7.30 am.
KSRTC starts from Banagalore (Shanti nager busstation) and stops right near the Darbarneshwara Temple. I had a excellent darshan of the lord Shani Bhagwan and performed Abhishekam.
I recommend this visit to all, I am sure Lord Shani Bhagawan will bless you.
Can anyone kindly advice me how to do pooja for Shani Bagavan in temple with offerings?
hi i am from Bangalore. i am planning to visit this temple.. i just want to know some information..
1) How much KMS is this shani temple from Bangalore?
2)Can we find good VEG hotels and a lodges here?
Can homam be performed in the temple, what type of homam is performed and what's the cost and contact person ...
Can anyone say how to reach shani Bhagvan temple by train from Bangalore and return too. One day is enough to go and come or one day we have to stay there.
Can anyone guide me how to reach Tirunallar from Kochi (Ernakulam)?
Karaikal is the closest town(5kms away). You have direct buses from Bangalore / chennai.
Train - Mayilthadurai is the closest station. Catch a bus to Karaikal - 1.5hrs.
In Karaikal you have all budget lodges incl the pondy tourism dept run hotel. You get good Tamil south indian food and the messes are the best to taste local food.
Higher end hotel is Neemrana at tranquebar (10kms).
YOu get bikes for rent at Karaikal. The beach has a good hotel and you can spend some time here.
Once when Lord Hanuman was helping Rama build the bridge to Lanka, Hanuman was afflicted with Sani Dasa. Hence Lord Sani had to cling to him. Fearing that Lord Shiva would be angry (since Lord Hanuman is a manifestation of Shiva), Sani approached Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in that order. Since they all said that Sani has to abide by his duties, there was no other go than to afflict Lord Hanuman. He went to Dhanushkodi where Hanuman was helping in the Bridge work. Shani requested Hanuman to release a small part of his body so that he could cling to him. Hanuman prostrated before Sani and told him that his head was the only place where Sani can sit. Hence Sani sat on the head of Hanuman. Hanuman continue to carry stones for the bridge and Sani was made to bear the weight and abrasions caused by the stones. After a few hours, Sani was so distressed that he left Hanuman. Hanuman caught hold of Sani and told him not only to leave Him alone but also all His devotees. Hence it is said that when afflicted by Sani, take recourse in Lord Hanuman....
This blog contains very very valuable information for everyone. I pray that
Lord Shani Bhagawan gives all a very good
health and long life. Thanks to all who
have given answers. R.R.Chandran, Mumbai.
hi. im from port klang. visited thirunallar saneeswarar temple last month and performed special poojas in the temple. Really feel great...I recommend everyone should go to this temple to see the difference in your life...
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