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Thirunallar, Karaikal, Puducherry · 10.9260°, 79.7930°
The most famous Shani shrine among the nine Navagraha temples of the Kaveri delta, where Saturn's image stands within a Paadal Petra Sthalam of Shiva. The present masonry is 9th-century Chola work with Vijayanagar-era expansions.
When a corrupt headman threatened a shepherd who supplied milk for the lord's ablutions, Shiva is said to have intervened with his trident to stop the king's punishment.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola