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LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Sri Dharbarenyeswaraswamy Devasthanam, Thirunallar is one of the famous Lord Siva temples in India. Thirunallar is located 5 kilometers west of Karaikal in the bus route of Karaikal-Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam.

HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE: This is an ancient Siva temple probably constructed in 7th Century A.D. Dharbarenyeswarar is the main deity and Lord Saturn, Sri Pranambigai, Sri Thiagarajar and Sri Vinayagar are other deit ies.

The Saneeswarar temple of Sri Dharbarenyeswaraswamy Devasthanam attracts devotees not only from India but also from other Countries. This temple is unique in its kind and is the only temple dedicated to Lord Saturn where he is a blessing God having "Abhayahastham" . As per the history of the temple, the great King Nala of Puranic fame was relieved of the affliction of Lord Saturn or Lord Saneeswaran af ter worshipping the Lord consecrated in this temple. Whoever visits this temple and prays before Lord Saneeswaran is believed to have been relieved of all the curses and sufferings and get the blessings of Lord for a happy and prosperous life.

DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE:The moolavar of Dharbarenyeswarar is Swayambu Lingam . The place was originally a forest of Dharba grass and it is stated that the Lingam even now has impressions left by the Dharba weeds within which it was situated. The Lord here is also known as "Adhimoorthy or Nallarar" . The great Saivite saints Thirugnanasambhandar, Sundaramurthy Swamigal, Thirunavukkarasar and Arunagirinadhar have worshipped at this shrine and sung about the glory of the Lord. "PachaI Padhigam" sung by the great saint Thirugnanasambhandar is very famous one.

AUSPICIOUS TIMES: Poojas are performed 6 times (6 kalams) daily. Poojas like Ashtothra Archana, Abhishegam, Sahasranama Archana and Navagraha Shanthi Homam are performed daily but Homams are not accepted on Saturdays. According to astrology, Saneeswaran moves from one sign (house) to the next in the Zodiac once in 2-1/2 years and the day of his transit is observed as a festival in Thirunallar. On the day previous to the day of transit, religious discourses and entertainments are arranged. On the festival day, Thiruppavai and Thiruvembavai are chanted at 5.00 a.m. An Abhishegam on a grand scale is performed for the Lord Saneeswara Bagavan. Oil, Milk, Curd, Rose-Water, Tender Coconut, Fruit juice etc., are used for the Abhishegam .

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POOJAS TO BE PERFORMED FOR: Among the Navagrahas, Lord Saturn (Saneeswarar) occupies an important place. A malefic Saturn in one's horoscope is believed to cause miseries and hardships which can be mitigated by worshipping him. Saneeswaran resides in each Rasi for a period of 2 1/2 years. When Saneeswaran resides in the 12th, 1st and 2nd house, it is 7 1/2 Naatu Sani; when in the 4th house, it is Arthashtama Sani; when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama Sani. During these periods, he troubles the native. Problems from Govt., peers, wife, children, slowdown in business, loss of property, leprosy are caused by transit of Sani. Saneeswaran is reputed to be both, a giver and destroyer. A person who prays to Saneeswaran will be blessed with not only riddance from the problems and worries faced, but a life that one desires.

POOJA OFFERINGS: Saneeswara bahavan is attired in black colour the grain associated with him is sesame, the flower - vanni and blue kuvalai ; fabric - black cloth; gem - neelam (blue saphire); food - rice mixed with sesame powder are offered during pooja.

POOJA TYPES AND TARIFF: Sri Guru Bagavan, who is attired in yellow, is offered with White Mullai flowers, yellow clothes and Bengal gram, for pooja. Sweet Pongal is also offered to the deity.

Note: Poojas other than archana will not be performed 7 days prior and after 26^th September 2009.

  *  Delivery of prasadam
        - 3 to 4 days from performing date for Indian address.
        - 5 to 7 days from performing date for Euroupe, Gulf and Asian address.
        - 10 to 12 days from performing date for US, Canada and Australia address.

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