📍 Temple📍 Pilgrimage🛕 Religious

Thirunallar Saniswaran Temple

Karaikal, Puducherry, India

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Overview

The world's foremost Saturn shrine — Lord Shani stands here as benefactor, and millions bathe in the Nala theertham to shed his afflictions.

Why visit: India's great Shani pilgrimage; Sani Peyarchi draws oceanic crowds.

Things to do

›Shani sannidhi
›Nala theertham snan
›Dharbaranyeswarar main shrine

DarshanTheertham Bath

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Sani Peyarchi (every 2.5 yrs)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

2–3 hrs

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