Sri Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple – Karaikal
One of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for marital blessings.
- Deity:
- Lord Vishnu
- Approx.
- 5 km
Around Thirunallar
Temples and places nearby
Places guests ask about, near Thirunallar.
Dharbaranyeswarar Temple
The temple at the centre of Thirunallar, a short walk from the residency.
In and around Thirunallar
Local temples and the beach
Sri Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple – Karaikal
A shrine for a revered female saint, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
- Deity:
- Karaikal Ammaiyar
- Approx.
- 5 km
Sri Kailasanathar Temple – Karaikal
Ancient Chola-era Shiva temple with intricate architecture.
- Deity:
- Lord Shiva
- Approx.
- 5 km
Karaikal Beach
Peaceful beach, often visited by pilgrims after temple rituals.
- Approx.
- 8 km
Navagraha circuit
The nine planetary temples
Thirunallar is one of the nine Navagraha temples, associated with Saturn. The others are spread across the Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai belt.
Suriyanar Kovil (Sun)
Sun god temple, part of the Navagraha circuit in Aduthurai.
- Deity:
- Sun (Surya)
- Approx.
- 47 km
Thingalur Temple (Moon)
Chandra (Moon) temple near Thanjavur.
- Deity:
- Moon (Chandra)
- Approx.
- 88 km
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars)
Angaraka (Mars) temple near Mayiladuthurai.
- Deity:
- Mars (Angaraka)
- Approx.
- 39 km
Thiruvenkadu Temple (Mercury)
Swetharanyeswarar temple for Budha (Mercury).
- Deity:
- Mercury (Budha)
- Approx.
- 40 km
Alangudi Temple (Jupiter)
Guru (Jupiter) temple on the Kumbakonam–Mannargudi route.
- Deity:
- Jupiter (Guru)
- Approx.
- 60 km
Kanjanur Temple (Venus)
Agniswarar temple representing Sukra (Venus).
- Deity:
- Venus (Sukra)
- Approx.
- 50 km
Thirunageswaram Temple (Rahu)
Popular temple for Rahu dosha relief.
- Deity:
- Rahu
- Approx.
- 47 km
Keezhaperumpallam Temple (Ketu)
Located near Poompuhar, dedicated to Ketu.
- Deity:
- Ketu
- Approx.
- 33 km
Distances are approximate and given as a guide only. Please check your route before travelling.
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