• One of the Devara Padal Petra Sthalams.
• This temple is dedicated to Lord Shani (Saneeswarar, in Tamil). Whenever (planet) Saturn transits from one zodiac sign to another (an occurrence roughly every 2.5 years), millions throng this shrine for worship.
• The legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his afflictions caused by the malefic influence of Saturn, after worship in this temple. Of the numerous theertams (sacred bathing places), the Nala theertam is the most important one. It is believed that by bathing here, one washes off all kinds of misfortunes and afflictions caused by one’s past of karmas.
• “PACHAI PADHIGAM” sung by the great saint Thirugnanasambhandar in this temple is very famous one.

Pooja details in Lord Saneeswarar Temple

• Lord Saneeswaran is attired in black colour and the grain associated with him is sesame seeds , the flower – vanni and blue kuvalai ; fabric – black cloth; gem – neelam (blue sapphire); food – rice mixed with sesame powder are offered during pooja.
• Devotees offer an iron Pan (‘bandly’) filled with gingely oil to a Brahmin inside the temple premises as Shani pariharam.
• Archana and lighting gingelly oil Dheepam and chanting Sani Moola Manthrams are also considered very effective pariharams during the period of Shani Dhosha.
• Pilgrims also perform Navagraha Shanti Homas (a Pooja to satisfy and calm down the anger of the planets).

• Agneeswaraswami Temple at Thirupugalur.
• Neelamegha Perumal Temple at Thirukannapuram.
• Saraswathy Tmple at Koothanur.
• Pickup and Drop point is Mayiladuthurai or Karaikal or Kumbakonam. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.