Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple
India's great temple to Saturn, where pilgrims bathe in the tank to ease a bad planetary run.
- Open
- Every day, with a midday closure
- Price
- Free; paid quick darshan available
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
- Address
- Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, Thirunallar, Karaikal, Puducherry 609607Directions
- Getting There
- About 5 km from Karaikal by auto or bus.
Why Go
Officially a Shiva temple, it's best known for its shrine to Saneeswaran, the planet Saturn. People come from across the south to bathe in the Nala Theertham and light sesame lamps, and the crowds at Sani Peyarchi are huge.
Tips
- Go on a weekday if you can.
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