Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
Also known as: அக்னீஸ்வரர் கோயில் (கஞ்சனூர்) · అగ్నీశ్వర ఆలయం, కంజనూర్ · अग्नीश्वर मंदिर, कंजनूर (शुक्र)
Tamil Nadu Navagraha
The Venus (Sukran) temple among the nine Navagraha temples, on the north bank of the Kaveri.
- Deity
- Agniswarar (Shiva), Karpagambigai (Parvati), Sukran (Venus)
- Tradition
- Navagraha
- Place
- Kanjanur (near Aduthurai), Thanjavur
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Sacred tank / theertham
- Agni Theertham and Parasara Theertham
- Era
- Built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the Vijayanagar kings.
Sthala Puranam
Shiva blessed the sage Parasara here with a cosmic dance.
Shiva also appeared in the form of Sukra to remove the dosha of Sukran (Venus).
Speciality
- One of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu, with the image of Sukra (Venus).
- It is believed that Sukra is within the stomach of Shiva's image.
- A Paadal Petra Sthalam, praised by Appar, and also a Vaippu Sthalam.
- Has a five-tiered raja gopuram and two prakarams.
How to reach
By airTiruchirappalli Airport, about 100 km.
By trainKumbakonam Junction or Aduthurai station.
By roadNear Aduthurai, close to Suryanar Koil. Buses and shared autos from Kumbakonam.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Friday is the day of Venus.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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