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Introduction
Agneeswarar Temple in Kanjanur, near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is a famous Navagraha Sthalam, dedicated to Lord Sukran (Venus). However, unlike other Navagraha temples where the deity is separate, in Kanjanur, Sukran (Venus) is worshipped as Lord Shiva, Agneeswarar. The temple is highly revered for devotees seeking prosperity, wealth, and marital harmony.
Key Highlights of Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur
- Presiding Deity: Agneeswarar (Shiva)
- Goddess: Karpagambal (Parvati)
- Navagraha Association: Sukran (Venus)
- Significance: One of the Navagraha Sthalams in Tamil Nadu
- Location: Kanjanur, about 18 km from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Legend: Associated with Agni Bhagavan (Fire God), who is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva here, hence the name Agneeswarar.
- Special Rituals: Many devotees perform Shukra Dosha Parihara Poojas here to remove obstacles in marriage, financial prosperity, and business growth.
- Architecture: The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture with a towering Raja Gopuram.
- Unique Feature: Unlike in other Navagraha temples, there is no separate idol for Sukran (Venus); instead, Lord Shiva is believed to embody the planetary power of Venus.