Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple
The Agniswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Kanjanur, 18 kilometres north-east of Kumbakonam. The presiding deity is Sukra (Venus). However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Agniswarar” or Shiva. In concordance with the Saivite belief that Shiva is all-pervading, Sukra is believed to be located within the stomach of the idol of Shiva.
History of Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple
This shrine is also referred to as Palaasavanam, Brahmapuri, Agnistalam and Neelakudi. Agni is said to have worshipped Shiva here, hence the name Agneeswarar. Lord Brahma is said to have been blessed with a vision of Shiva’s marriage with Parvathi here. The temple was built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire. The important feature is that the oil Abishekam performed to the main Siva lingam is fully absorbed by the idol.
Architecture of Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple
The temple has a 5-tier rajagopuram surrounded by two prakarams(closed precincts of a temple). The temple is revered by the verses of Appar and hence referred as Padal petra stalam.
Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple Festivals
Mahasivaratri, Arudra Darisanam, Navaratri and Aadi Pooram are celebrated grandly at this temple.
Location: To view the location please click here
Landmark: Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple is located near Perumal Temple
Address: Aduthurai-Kuthalam Road, Kanjanoor, Tamil Nadu
Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple Official Website: Not available
Temple Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday
Morning Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday to Sunday
Morning Hours: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
For more details please dial 0435 247 3737
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 105 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 18 km
Bus Route
Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple is located between Aduthurai – Kuthalam road, Kanjanoor near Kumbakonam highway in Thirunallar . Frequent bus facility available. It is located 17 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal.
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
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Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
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New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
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Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
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Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Thirunageswaram – Uppiliappan Temple, Suriyanar Koil Temple
Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
Near By Restaurants To Eat: Balaji Bhavan, Sree Murari, Raya’s Restaurant