Thirunallar - Saneeswaran Temple

Dharbharanyeswaraswamy or Dharbaranyeswarar temple at Thirunallar is dedicated to Saneeswaran or Saturn. Lord Surya was married to Usha or Light. Usha Devi was unable to bear the heat radiated from Surya and left her shadow or Chaya with Suryan while she herself stayed away. Saneeswaran is the son of Chaya Devi and Suryan. The very sight of Saneeswaran is dreaded and believed to be destructive.  Suryan’s chariot is believed to have been destroyed when Saneeswaran as a baby first opened his eyes and looked at Suryan.  Saneeswaran after intense penance on Lord Shiva attained the status of a celestial planet. Click here to read more...