Thirunallar

Thirunallar
Panchayat Town
Thirunallar Dharbaranyeeswarar temple and tank
Thirunallar Dharbaranyeeswarar temple and tank
Thirunallar is located in Tamil Nadu
Thirunallar
Thirunallar
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°55′35″N 79°47′31″E / 10.9264°N 79.7920°E / 10.9264; 79.7920
Country India
Union TerritoryPuducherry
DistrictKaraikal
RegionChola Nadu
Government
 • BodyTown Panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Thirunallar is a small town in Southeastern India, located in the Karaikal District of the Union Territory of Puducherry, close to the town of Karaikal. The ancient village is home to the Dharbaranyesvarar temple, dedicated to Shiva, which also contains within it the more famous shrine of Shani (Saturn).[1]

  1. ^ Fernando, Antony (21 December 2023). "Sani Peyarchi after 3 years, 60k throng Thirunallar for prayers". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 March 2024.