Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple also known as the Dharbaranyeswarar Temple is one of the well-known Hindu shrines in Pondicherry. The temple is dedicated to the lord Dharbaranyeswarar (Shiva), Shani & Bogamartha Poonmulaiyaal (Parvati). This temple is located in the village, Thirunallar of Karaikal district of the Union territory of Puducherry (24 km from Nagapattinam town of Tamil Nadu. The temple complex covers around two acres. There are many shrines in the temple dedicated to the various other deities. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
However, millions of people across the country visit this temple for the worship of the lord Shiva, Parvathi & Shani. The temple was built in the Dravidian architecture. The shrine of Shani is located on the northern side of the entrance tower. Sani Peyarchi is the most popular ritual at the temple.
Thirunallar Temple Darshan Timings
Let us tell you that “Thirunallar Temple” is one of the popular temples, which is visited by millions of people annually. This temple is offered the darshan for all the devotees. Devotees want to visit this temple for the holy darshan of Shiva, Pravath & Shani Dev and perform various Poojas.
| Darshan Type | Timings | Days |
| Morning Hours Darshan | 06:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Mon to Fri & Sun |
| Evening Hours Darshan | 04:00 PM to 08:30 PM | Mon to Fri & Sun |
| Morning Hours Darshan | 06:00 to 12:30 PM | Saturday |
| Evening Hours Darshan | 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM | Saturday |
Thirunallar Temple Sani Peyarchi Price
Here are the complete details about the Thirunallar Temple Sani Peyarchi Price is given below:-
| Days | Pooja Name | Ticket Cost (INR) |
| Every month on the day of Birth starts for one year | Ashtothra Archana | Rs. 350.00 |
| Every Saturday for one year | Ashtothra Archana | Rs. 1000.00 |
| For Each Time | Sahasranama Archana | Rs. 200.00 |
| Every month on the day of Birth starts for one year | Sahasranama Archana | Rs. 2600.00 |
| For Each Time (Not on Saturday) | Abhishegam with Sahasranama Archana(Only Shani Bhagwan) | Rs. 300.00 |
| On all days Except Saturday | Navagraha Shanthi Homam | Rs. 3000.00 |
| Only on Saturday | Navagraha Shanthi Homam | Rs. 13000.00 |
| Anytime | Postal Charges for Sending Archana Prasadam | Rs. 30.00 |
Thirunallar Temple Aarti/ Puja Offerings Time-Table
| S.No | Puja/ Aarti Kalam | Pooja Event | Â Timing |
| 1 | Usha Kalam | Early Morning Pooja | 6:00 AM TO 7:00 AM |
| 2 | Kalasanthi | Morning Puja | 8:30 AM TO 9:30 AM |
| 3 | Utchi Kalam | Noon Puja | 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM |
| 4 | Sayratchai | Evening Pooja | 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM |
| 5 | RENDAMKALAM | Night Puja | 7:00 PM TO 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Artha Jama | Night Puja | 8:30 PM TO 9:00 PM |
Contact Details of Thirunallar Temple
- Sri Dharbaranyeswaraswamy Devasthanam
- Address:Â Sri Saneeswara Baghawan Temple Thirunallar, P.O. 609 607, Karaikal. (Pondicherry UT)
- Phone Office: (04368) 236530
- Fax No.: (04368) 236504
- Email ID:- sds.kkl@nic.in
- Official Site:- https://thirunallarutemple.org/