THIRUNALLAR - The Lord Shani’s Temple (The Planet Saturn)

THIRUNALLAR - The Lord Shani’s Temple (The Planet Saturn) Thirunallar is a small town near Pondicherry, India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. But, it is most noted for the shrine of Lord Shani (Planet Saturn). But it is most noted for the shrine of Lord Shani. Whenever the planet Saturn transits from one zodiac to another thousands of devotees will visit this shrine for worship. The Main deity in this temple Lord Dharbaranyeswarar is believed to have been made of Dharba grass. This temple is having being in existence since 7th century. Thirunallar Dharbaranyeeswarar temple and tank also known as Saniswaran temple. A majority of devotees will take an oil bath in the Nalatheertham tank. Those who are facing evil effects of Saturn light lamps with gingely oil and with black Thil. The Beautiful Tower in five tiers raising to the sky and adorned with an abundance of terracotta sculpture. It is very effective to chant Lord Shani’s Gayatri Mantra for 9 Times on Saturdays to reduce the malefic effects of Planet Saturn. “Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah: prachodayaath“ Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license () Source: Artist: