This is considered to be the dwelling place of Sani Bhagawan. He is the god of all planetary effects, as he is eighth in the order. The devotees in this temple are advised to perform abhisheka with eight materials such as oil, panchamirtham, tender coconut, punugu and so on. They are also asked to circumambulate the Saneeswara's shrine for eight times to get rid of the adverse planetary effects, health problems, handicaps and obstacles in marriage.