Those afflicted by adverse Saturn aspects pray to Lord Agneeswarar and also Sani Bhagwan for relief.

If Saturn is unfavourable to any one or at certain times of his transition, it is not the fault of the planet.  It should be understood that his place in the janma patrika – horoscope-of an individual or in the case of even celestial, is decided by the wrong and good doings of those concerned leading to results accordingly.  He also pours immense benefits to many and punishes many based on this rule.  But every one is afraid of his adverse aspects only and fails to praise the benefits they derive from him.  Grieved by the attitude of people, Saturn came to this Agni Vanam as advised by Sage Vasishta and performed severe penance.  Lord Shiva granted darshan to Sani Bhagwan in the form of Agni the Fire and made him Pongu Sani-Prosperous Sani.  He also granted the boon to all that those worshipping Him and Sani together will be happy.  As blessed by the Lord, Sani Bhagwan has his shrine in the temple in the Kubera corner (north) granting all wealth to devotees.  During such a Saturn period, Emperor Nala lost all his wealth and kingdom.  After the period was over, he came to this place and worshipped Pongu Sani-prosperous Sani and got back all that he lost earlier, according to scriptures.