Tamilnadu is located on the southern part of India. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east, and by Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states on the other three sides.
Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, Tirunallaaru
| Location of the temple | Tirunallaaru |
| Lord Shiva known as | Dharbaranyeswarar |
| Female deity known as | Boghamaarthapoonmulaiyaal, Atthiranayani, Praanaambikai |
| Pathigam | Tirunavukkarasar, Sundarar, Sambandar |
| How to reach | This temple is situated at 5 Kms west of Kaaraikal in Pondicherry. It is also one of the Navagraha Sthalangal and has a separate shrine for Saneeswaran |
Temple: This sivasthalam temple for Darbaranyeswarar at Tirunallaru is more famous for the separate shrine for Saneeswaran inside the temple and who is believed to be a granter of boons. Tirunallaru is well known as one of the Navagraha Sthalams. The shrine for Saneeswaran is seen in between the shrines for the presiding male deity Dharbaranyeswarar and the presiding female deity Boghamaarthapoonmulaiyaal. Devotees gather in large number on Saturdays to pray and worship Saneeswaran.
Legend: According to the legend, it was at Tirnallaru that the legendary king Nala, who was afflicted with numerous problems due to the adverse effects of Saneeswaran, took a holy dip at the temple tank Nala Theertham and got relieved of the evil effects.