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Dharbaranyeswara Templeis an old aged Shiva Temple likely built in seventh century. In spite of the fact that the sanctuary is devoted to Lord Shiva, as Saturn is thought to be additionally effortless to his aficionados, the sanctuary is likewise popular for Shani adore. The Saturn sanctuary is in the north side of east Gopura side.  Dharbaranyeswarar is the principle god of the sanctuary and Lord Saturn, Sri Pranambigai, Sri Thiyagarajar and Sri Vinayagar are alternate gods.

The Saneeswara sanctuary of Sri Dharbaranyeswara Swamy Devasthanam pulls in followers from India as well as from different nations. This sanctuary is one of a kind in its benevolent and is the main sanctuary devoted to Lord Sani Bagavan where he is a gift God having "Abhayahastham".

Dharbaranyeswarar Temple Story

The King Nalan was ruled the Kingdom Nidadha as his capital. He every day Pooja the Lord Shiva and existed cheerfully. Shani Bagavan dependably attempts to got him, yet he can't ready to discovered the King as a result of endowments of Lord Shiva. One day, while doing his pooja, he didn't stand consummately. Shani Bagavan perceived it and got an opportunity to got him following 12 years. Nalan was gotten by SHani. So he lost his entire kingdom and endured a great deal. Ruler Nala not able to lead and he exited his property to his wife Damayanthi. They just called as Nala-Damayanthi.

Nala lost everything and worked as cook at Ayodhya. By annoyance of Lord Shiva, SHani Bagavan lost all his energy to Lord Dharbaranyeswarar. The Sage Naradhar recognized him and said the session of SHani Bagavan. Nalan comprehended the play of SHani. So he chose to go sacred place by informing regarding Sage Sri Madvaja, Nalan went to Dharbaranyeswarar sanctuaryin Thirunallar and asked SHani Bhagawan. SHani Bagavan favored him and recovered his energy. Nalan stayed in sanctuary at some point and fabricated the sanctuary, burrow the tank for Temple. The world Thirunallar inferred in two words "Nala" means King Nalan and "Aru" signifies "to heel", it means Nala's spot. The Theertham of this sanctuary is called as "Nala Theertham.



Do:

  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.