Distance from near by city 23.8 KMs from Nagapattinam town of Tamil Nadu Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 to 3 HoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)Travel Tips None Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple is a magnificent temple which shows the symbol of hope. It is believed that earlier, the temple had a unique connection with Lord Saturn.
Nowadays, a large number of devotees are coming all over the year to seek blessings in his temple.
History of the Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple
The temple was constructed during the rule of the Cholas dynasty. Chola dynasty rulers had a great interest towards temples, religion, culture, etc.
There is a story about King Nala from the Mahabharata. It is believed that once upon a time, King Nala faced the malefic suffering from the influence of Saturn.
To seek relief from the problems, King Nala visited the Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple.
After doing prayers, he got relief from the malefic effect of Saturn. Later on, different dynasties ruled the place. All of them contributed a lot towards the development and expansion of the temple.
Architecture of the Temple
Among the different places to visit in Kumbakonam, this temple is one of the most beautiful and Holy places to visit. At the entrance of the temple, you will see Gopuram. The Gopuram is fully covered with beautiful carvings. There is a sacred tank that is present inside the temple. It is believed that having a holy dip in the holy water will get rid of various types of problems. The name of the water tank is Nala Teertham.
The main sanctum is located in the center of the temple and belongs to Lord Saniswaran.
Along with this, various pillared halls are also present. Earlier, these pillared halls were used to perform different types of activities.
Different types of festivals are also celebrated in the temple. One of the most famous events that happened was Shani Peyarchi. During this event, the Shani is believed to change its position in the zodiac.
Overall, the temple is well-known for its architecture and history. The temple holds an extraordinary place in Hindu mythology. So, it is always recommended to visit this temple if you are going for the Kumbakonam tour package.
