Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur

Coordinates: 11°3′57″N 79°29′45″E / 11.06583°N 79.49583°E / 11.06583; 79.49583
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Agniswarar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThanjavur
DeityAgniswarar(Shiva) Karpagambigai(
Parvathi)
Features
Location
LocationKanjanur
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur is located in Tamil Nadu
Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates11°3′57″N 79°29′45″E / 11.06583°N 79.49583°E / 11.06583; 79.49583
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture

The Agniswarar Temple (கஞ்சனூர் அக்கினீஸ்வரர் கோயில்)

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.

Architecture

The temple is located in

Padal petra stalam. It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar
.

History and Legend

Legend is that Siva blessed Parasara muni (sage) here with cosmic dance. It is believed that Shiva appeared in the form of Sukra to propitiate himself off the dosha of Sukran.The Agniswarar Temple in Kanjanur has a rich history dating back many centuries. It is one of the prominent Navagraha temples, each associated with a celestial body in Hindu astrology. The temple is particularly linked to the planet Sukran (Venus).

The ancient scriptures and legends associated with the temple narrate its significance in mitigating the malefic effects of Venus and bringing positive influences to the lives of devotees. The architecture and inscriptions within the temple provide glimpses into the cultural and religious practices of the region during different historical periods.

Devotees visit the Agniswarar Temple to participate in rituals, offer prayers, and seek divine blessings. The historical and cultural context of the temple adds to its spiritual significance for those who visit and worship there.

River Kaveri.[4]

Navagraha

The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state - it houses the image of Sukra (Venus).[5][6]

Notes

  1. ^ ta:கஞ்சனூர் அக்கினீஸ்வரர் கோயில்
  2. ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1
    .
  3. ^ V., Meena (1974). Temples in South India (1st ed.). Kanniyakumari: Harikumar Arts. p. 32.
  4. ISBN 9781684666041
    .
  5. ISBN 9781482847864
    .
  6. ^ "Navagraha temples". Thanjavur District Administration. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.

References

  • Sanjay Singh (2009). Yatra2Yatra. Yatra2Yatra. p. 251.
  • Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. 2010. pp. 85–86.
    ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2
    .

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