|
Saturn shrines in India
By Hemamalini Raghunathan |
|
|
Is Saturn not well disposed in your horoscope?
Is Saturn causing havoc in your life?
Is Saturn’s transit in Virgo not favourable for you?
Do you like to please Lord Saturn, to receive His grace
and tide over the obstacles in your life? Then you must
be looking for a Saturn’s Shrine (preferably near
your town/city), to perform remedies, suggested by an astrologer
or Vedic pundit.
EST gives here a list of temples for Lord Saturn, where
you can fulfill your wish of worshipping Lord Sani in the
Vedic way.
|
|
| |
The very popular shrines for Lord Saturn in
India are Thirunallaru, near Karaikkal and Sani Shingnapur in Maharashtra.
Thirunallaru : In several parts of
India, there are clusters of nine temples / shrines dedicated to
the Navagrahas. One such cluster is located near the town Kumbakonam,
in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Lord Sani’s shrine in this
cluster is located at Thirunallaru. It is a temple dedicated to
Lord Darbaranyesvara, a form of Lord Shiva, in which Lord Sani is
located in a niche in a wall. At this temple, Lord Sani is considered
to be of benevolent nature. Nala Tirtha is the sacred tank, by the
side of the temple, bathing in which it removes the afflictions
of Saturn. Those under the influence of the 3rd part of Sade-sati
get good relief here.
Shingnapur : Another important shrine
for Lord Sani is in Shingnapur, in Maharashtra, India. The deity
self emerged from the earth, in the form of stone-block and was
found by shepherds. When they touched the stone with a pointed rod,
the stone began bleeding. The shepherds were astounded and one night
shepherd got a dream that the deity was Lord Sani. To this day,
due to fear of Lord Sani, houses within 1 km radius of the Sani
temple do not have locks. No thefts happen in this place. Some who
have tried to steal have received punishment (sickness, mental aberrations
etc.,) from Lord Sani.
Sani Shrines in Maharashtra : Most
Hindu temples have a little shrine set apart for the Navagrahas
(nine planets) out of which one is Sani.
In Maharashtra, there are several temples mainly dedicated to Sanidev:Sani
Devaalayam in Deonar near Chembur.
Shree Saneeshwarar Temple at Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
Shree Sani Mandir at Kalyan (East) near Vitthalwadi.
Shree Sani Mandir on the Service Road at Khar East.
Sani Bhagwan Mandir, Beedh. Sri Sani Dev Kshetra, Nastanpur.
Shri Sani Dev Kshetra, Tirth Nandur bar.
Sani Dham, Near Delhi : Another
Sani temple is Sani Dham, at Fatehpur Beri, about 6kms from Chhattarpur
temple and 16kms from the Qutub Minar, at Mehrauli, South Delhi,
India. It has got the tallest 21 feet high statue of Lord Sani
in the world, made of Ashtadhatu and a natural rock of Sani. Remedial
measures for Kaalsarp dosha, Sade-sati and Dhaiya are done here
on Sani Amavasaya, the most auspicious day for pleasing Lord Sani.
Sanichara in Madhya Pradesh :
Built by Daulat Rao Scindia in 1825, Saturn Temple at Sanichara
is situated about 27 miles from Gwalior. The history of this temple
dates back to the Ramayana and Purana periods. People from all
over the country visit this temple to worship Saturn with a view
to ward of the evil effects of the planet. A fair is held here
on every Somvati Amavasya.
The nearest railway station is at Sanichara, on the Gwalior-
Bhind narrow gauge railway line.
Chitracala, Guwahati : The temple
of Navagrahas is situated in the South-eastern part of the Guwahati
town on the crest’ of a hill known as Citracala. The temple
contains nine phallic emblems of Lord Shiva, covered with cloths
of different colours sacred to the nine planetary gods.
Gwalior Kokilavan in Madhya Pradesh :
Lord Sani temple of Gwalior Kokilavan in Vrindavan, where Lord
Krishna gave darshan to Sanidev, is also a very popular Sani Temple.
|
|
| SATURN SHRINES ACROSS INDIA : |
- Shree Sani Mandir Tirth, Ujjain Shri Sidha Shakti Peeth SaniDham,
Delhi
- Shri Sani Mandir, Madivala, Bangalore
- Sanaischara Alayam, Hassan, Karnataka
- Shri Sanimahatma Mandir, Pavagada, Tumkur district, Karnataka
- Lord Sri Sanimahatma Temple, Sayyajirao road, Mysore, Karnataka
Lord Sri Saneeswara Temple, Nandi Waddemanu, Nagarkurnool, Andhrapradesh.
- Sri Mandeshwara Swamy Temple, Mandapalli, Kothapeta Mandal,
East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
- Lord Sri Sani Temple, Vargal, Medak district, Andhra Pradesh.
|
|
SATURN SHRINES ACROSS
TAMIL NADU:
Kuchanoor :
A holy Saturn temple is at Kuchanoor, 20 km from Theni, near Madurai.
The Lord is seen in Swayambhu (self-appeared) form, the name of
the town (Kubjanoor) being derived from Kubjan, one of Sani’s
names. Here, one will be relieved positively from the evil effects
of the first part of 2 ½ years of Sade-sati. Bathing in the
holy waters of river Surabi is said to redeem one from the clutches
of Saturn.
Thirukollikadu :
A sacred temple of Saturn is located 9 Kms from Kachanam, in Tiruvarur-
Tiruthuraipoondi road. Here people who are under the influence of
the 2nd part of Sade-sati get relief, by worshipping Lord Saturn.
The idol carries a plough, the symbol of creation in his hand.
Navapashanam (Devipattinam)
:
70 Kms away from Rameswaram, navagrahas are installed in the seawater
as upright stones, by Lord Rama Himself, before embarking on his
journey to Lanka. Lord Shiva here is known as Thilakeswarar and
is worshipped with gingely seeds. At the time of Sunrise, one has
to offer prayers and ‘tharpan rituals’ to the deceased
ancestors.
Pozhichaloor :
12 Kms from Chennai, there is a small shrine for Lord Saturn in
Agastheeswarar temple. It is said that, here, Lord Saturn himself
was relieved from the pain caused by his sin of making others suffer.
Lord Saturn in good temper here blesses all the devotees!
Thiruppugalur :
Near Nagappatinam, within a huge temple of Lord Shiva, special worship
is offered to Lord Saturn. Idol of King Nala is found by the side
of Lord Saturn here. Devotees are generally advised to worship at
this place first and then proceed to Thirunallaru. King Nala suffered
a lot due to Sadesati and got rid of Saturn’s affliction,
after worshipping in these two places.
While worshipping in all the Saturn shrines, please
do remember to help the handicapped as much as you can. Also donate
food and black clothes to the needy. |
| |
 |
| |
| |
|
| |
In India:
EXPRESS STARTELLER
The Manager
Express Estates, Club House Rd.,
Mount Road, Chennai - 600002
Phone
: +(91)-(44)-28460245
+(91)-(44)-28460245 / 28460517
E-mail
: contact@starteller.com |
|
 |
| |
In USA:
EXPRESS STARTELLER
C/o Ritu Goenka
PO Box 970
Chimacum
WA 98325
E-mail :
ritukerr@yahoo.com
|
|
|
|
|
