Agneeswarar Temple – Shukra Sthalam

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Kanchanur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Famous Temple Navagraha Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam Sambandar Temple South India Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for travel. Fridays are traditionally popular for Shukra worship.

📸 Photography

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🔱 Temple Significance

Agneeswarar Temple at Kanchanur is traditionally regarded as the Shukra Sthalam, the Navagraha temple associated with Shukra (Venus). Lord Shiva is worshipped as Agneeswarar, while Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Karpagambigai. Shukra is traditionally believed to reside within the form of Agneeswarar at this sacred shrine.

🏛 Temple History

Kanchanur is an ancient Shaiva sacred site associated with the Chola period. The temple is traditionally connected with the sage Parasara and several legends concerning Lord Shiva and Agni. The name Agneeswarar reflects the temple's association with Agni, the fire deity, who is said to have worshipped Shiva here.

The temple is also one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, having been praised in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmar saints.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional and modest clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Not available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is available according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Kanchanur is traditionally recognised as the Shukra (Venus) Sthalam in the Navagraha circuit.
Friday is traditionally considered an important day for Shukra worship.
Devotees commonly visit for traditional Shukra-related prayers and parihara worship.
The temple can conveniently be combined with other Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam.
Festival and special Navagraha days can attract larger crowds.