India/Puducherry /Karaikal /Thirunallar
Saneeswara Temple is situated at Thirunallar at a distance of around 5 km from Karaikal. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Saneeswara Temple is an ancient temple. Dedicated to Lord Dharbaranyeswara, one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva, the temple is the only shrine located in Thirunallar. The holy place is frequented by number of tourists and pilgrims especially during Shani Amavasyas and Sani Peyarchi festival, which is celebrated once in two and a half years. The site is popular among devotees as it is believed that Lord Brahma worshipped at the site for obtaining salvation. Lord Dharbaranyeswara appeared to him in the bushes of Kusa grass and later the temple has been constructed on the same site. The image of Lord Saneeswara in a standing pose is enshrined on the left side of Lord Dharbaranyeswara in the inner sanctum of the temple. The main entrance of the temple is adorned with the images of four Saiva saints namely, Appar, Sundarar, Thirugnanasambandar and Manickavasagar. Besides, the beautiful stone carved images of sixty three Nayanmars are represented at the Southern pragara of the temple. Tourists visiting the temple can also see the images of Sorna Vinayaga and Subramaniar on the western side of the temple.
Saneeswara Temple, Karaikal
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 9.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Karaikal is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Karaikal by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : There are numbers of public transport services available in the region which connect major places with Karaikal. Travelers can opt for private and public buses with registration of Pondicherry union territory and Tamilnadu state which operate their services in this region. Government owned bus services and Pondicherry Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) also operate long distance bus services which further connect Karaikal and Pondicherry.
Train : The nearest Railway Station to reach Karaikal is located in Nagore which is just 15 km from from Karaikal. You can take a taxi or bus to reach Karaikal as these options are available outside the railway station.
Air : Nearest Domestic Airport is located in Trichy (Trichirapalli), 150 Kms. away from here. There are numbers of airlines which offer direct services from major cities like Chennai, New Delhi and many others to Trichy.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
