Sani Bhagavan Temple Thanjavur

About Sani Bhagavan Temple :

The Sani Bhagawan Temple is situated at about 52 kilometers away from Kumbakonam and is said to be one of the most powerful Saneeshwaran temples all over the world. The Sani Peyairchi festival is the main and the most important festival that is celebrated on the day when the Sani Bhagawan moves from one zodiac sign to another. The Sani Bhagawan is believed to be a giver as well as a destroyer and a Saneeswaran devotee will be ridden of all his problems and worries.

General Information about Sani Bhagavan Temple :

Location: Thanjavur

State: Tamil Nadu

Capital: Chennai

Language: Tamil, Hindi, English

Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)

Best Season: November to March

How to Reach Sani Bhagavan Temple :

By Air:

Trichy international airport 58 km away from Thanjavur is the nearest airport. Trichy is connected to Chennai by regular flights. Chennai (345 km) and Bangalore (390 km) are other major airports nearby. These airports are well connected with most of the cities in India and many cities abroad. Taxis are available and cost is about Rs 1000 from Trichy railway station to Thanjavur.

By Rail/Train:

Trichy Junction is the nearest rail head, which is at a distance of 58 km Thanjavur. Tiruchy Junction is an important railway station in Trivandrum – Chennai route via Madurai. Regular train facilities are there from Tiruchy to Madurai and Chennai.

By Road:

Tamil Nadu road transport corporation buses connect Thanjavur with other major cities in the state. Regular bus services are available from Tiruchy and Madurai to Thanjavur. It is well linked with other cities by private tourist buses as well. It is connected to Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Chennai and Bangalore. Tourist buses charges about Rs 3 – Rs 4 per km.