Navagraha Sthalam – Graha : Saturn (sani)
This week’s Podcast is about “Arulmigu Dharparanyeswarar Alayam ,Thirunallaru.The sthalam of Sani Bhagavan is Thirunallaru, which is located 3kms from Karaikal, enroute to Peralam. His wives are Neela Devi and Manga Devi. The presiding deities are Dharbaranyeswarar (Swaymbumurti) and his consort Bogamartha Poon Mulayal. He is the Lord of Maharam and Kumba Rasis and faces the West direction. The Adi Devatha is Yaman and the Prathyathi Devatha is Prajapathi.
Presiding Deity : Dharparanyeswarar
Goddess : Praneeswari
Planet : Saturn
Vehicle : Crow
Gem : Blue Saphire
Flower : Vanni and black Kuvalai
Fabric : Black Cloth
Food : Rice mixed with Gingelly powder
Holy waters : Nala Theertham ,Brahma theertham ,agathiyar Theertham
The moolavar of Dharbarenyeswarar is Swayambu Lingam. The place was originally a forest of Dharba grass and it is stated that the Lingam even now has impressions left by the Dharba weeds within which it was situated. The Lord here is also known as "ADHIMOORTHY or NALLARAR". The great Saivite saints Thirugnanasambhandar, Sundaramurthy Swamigal, Thirunavukkarasar and Arunagirinadhar have worshipped at this shrine and sung about the glory of the Lord. "PACHAI PADHIGAM" sung by the great saint Thirugnanasambhandar is very famous one.
Saneeswaran is reputed to be both, a giver and a destroyer. A person who prays to Saneeswaran regularly will be blessed with not only riddance from the problems and worries faced, but a life that one desires.
Saturn is the planet of responsibility, and symbolizes the ethic of hard work. Under its influence a person's character is strengthened through trial and difficulty. It has been said that Saturn disciplines us until we can learn to discipline ourselves. In astrology Saturn is the planet of diligence, self-control and limitation. Its domain is patience, stability, maturity and realism. Its influence is stern and restrictive, cold and severe.
Temple is open from 5 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 9 P.M.
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