Thirunallar Temple | Timings & Praying Methods

Thirunallar Temple is located in Thirunallar, Karaikal. The Temple’s primary God is Shiva. Lord Shiva is called Darbaranyeswarar, and Goddess Parvati is called Bhogamartha Poonmulai Amman. If you bathe in Brahma Teertham and worship Lord Shiva in wet clothes, you are freed from Shani Dasa entirely or to some extent. The temple morning timings are 06:00 am to 12:00 pm, and the evening timings are 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

Darbaranya is for its region covered with darba, which means grass, and Lord Shiva as Darbaranyeswarar. Shani Peyarchi festival is celebrated grandly. Thousands of devotees visit the Thirunallar Temple on that day.

History of Thirunallar Temple:

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1 History of Thirunallar Temple:

Nala was a famous King of the Nishada kingdom. He wants to marry Princess Damayanthi, the daughter of King Bhima. Once, Nala sent his message to Princess Dayamanthi through Swan. King Bhima arranges swayamwar for his daughter. In that swayamwar, Nala marries Damayaanti.

Kali, who also wants to marry Damayanthi, gets jealous of Nala and is miserable. Kali goes to Shani and seeks help from him. Shani caused Nala a lot of trouble. Nala loses his Kingdom and leaves for the forest.

He leaves a note to his wife when she is sleeping. Dayamanthi, along with her kids, goes to her father’s place. Nala faces many troubles. He becomes ugly when the Karkotaka serpent bites him. He worships God Darbaranyeswarar at this Temple, and all his curses vanish.

After 12 years of Shani Kaal, Nala returns to his earlier form by wearing a magical garment and wins his Kingdom again.

After his Shani period was disturbed by his past, Nala decided to go on a spiritual expedition with his family. On their journey, they meet Sage Baradwaja at Virudhachalam. He advises them to visit Thirunallar once for peace and happy living.

Nala visits the Thirunallar Temple with his family, takes a bath in Shani Theertham, and gets wholly relieved from the effect of Shani.

Lord Shiva is believed to have stopped Shani from concurring with Brahma in this place. Lord Brahma created a theertham while worshipping Lord Shiva.

Thirunallar Temple Timings:

The temple morning timings are 06:00 am to 12:00 pm, and the evening timings are 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

Days	Morning Timings	Evening Timings
Monday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday	6 am to 12 pm	4:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Best time to visit Thirunallar Temple:

The perfect time to see the Thirunallar Temple is from October to April, when the weather is far more favourable than other months. Puducherry, a coastal UT, receives heavy rainfall in peak monsoons and is humid during summer.

Deities in the Thirunallar Temple:

Other than the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy, shrines and idols of lords Swarna Ganapathy, Murugan, Natarajar, Somaskandar, Kalahasthi Nathar, Pitchandavar, Nalvar, 63 Nayanmars, Adhisheshan, Nalanarayana Perumal, Mahalakshmi, Suryan and Bairavar can be seen in the corridors. Idols of King Nala and the lingam worshipped by him were placed next to 63 Nayanmars.

Festivals at Thirunallar Temple:

The eighteen-day Brammotsavam, beginning on the Uthiratadhi star day during the Tamil month, Vaikasi (May-June), could be an important competition. On the last day, a programme will call The Lord gracing a darshan to a shepherd. The Poornima competition inside the Purattasi (September-October) Pradosha days was devotionally observed each Friday. The Tamil and English New Year days, Karthikai Dheepam, Deepavali, and Pongal, are when special pujas are performed inside the Temple.

Praying Methods:

One will be somewhat relieved from Shani Dasa if one lits a lamp with sesame oil on Saturdays.
One should perform pooja with Vanni leaves for good wealth.
One must worship with Kondrai flowers for peace and healthy family relations.
To cure mental illness, pray Shani with Oomatham flowers.
Offer rice mixed with sesame powder to get the Pooja benefits.

Thirunallar Temple Precautions:

Taking pictures and electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited.
We have to deposit them at the counter at the entrance.
You can buy lamps inside; there is no need to buy from outside.

Tourist places near Thirunallar Temple:

Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple
Karaikal Beach Park
Kolanjiappar Temple
Yazhmurinathar Temple
Ananta Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Nagore
Velankanni
Sri Parvatheeswara Temple
Umamaheswarar Temple
Mastan Syed Dawood Dargah
Melakasakudy

Hotels near Thirunallar Temple:

AVS Imperiaa
Hotel Kanakabhishegam
Holidays Farms & Resort
Hotel Manivizha
Le Arul Park
Hotel Aishwariyam
Vpn Hotel
Hotel Nanda
Golden Tower

Thirunallar Temple Address & Contact Numbers:

Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, Thirunallaru, Karaikkal, Puducherry State.
Contact Number: +91 4368 – 236 530, 236 504, 94422 36504.

How to reach the Thirunallar Temple:

By Air:

Tiruchirapalli is the nearest airport. It is 147 km away.
Chennai airport is 296 km away from Thirunallar.

Through Train:

Thirunallar railway station is on the Peralam – Karaikkal Railway line.
Mayiladuthurai is 32 km away and connected to all parts of India.

By Bus:

Direct buses are available from Chennai Tamilnadu.
Thirunallar Temple is 59 km away from Kumbakonam and 128 km from Pondicherry.
It is 7.6 km away from Karaikkal and 26 km away from Nagapattinam.

FAQs:

What are the special days of Thirunallar Temple?

The Poornima festival in the Purattasi (September-October), each Friday, Pradosha days (13th day either from the new moon or full moon day) are very devotionally observed. The Tamil and English New Year days, Karthika Deepa, Deepavali and Pongal, are when special poojas are performed in the Temple.

Can we visit other temples after visiting Thirunallar?

You can go to all the temples after the Thirunallar temple visit. If you only do pariharam, you must return home after pariharam.

How old is Thirunallar Temple?

The present masonry structure was constructed during the Chola dynasty in the 7th century, while later expansions were attributed to Vijayanagar rulers.

When was the Thirunallar Temple built?

The Temple was built in the 7th century.

Who should visit Thirunallar temple?

One should visit Thirunallar Sanaischara Temple only once a year. As far as possible, one should visit Thirunallar with one’s entire family and stay there for at least one day (preferably overnight).