Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur

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Agniswarar Temple
Kanjanur Sukkiran Temple.jpg
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Thanjavur
Deity Agniswarar(Shiva) Karpagambigai(Parvathi)
Features
Location
LocationKanjanur
State Tamil Nadu
Country India
India Tamil Nadu location map.svg
Om symbol.svg
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates 11°3′57″N79°29′45″E / 11.06583°N 79.49583°E / 11.06583; 79.49583
Architecture
Type Dravidian architecture

The Agniswarar Temple (கஞ்சனூர் அக்கினீஸ்வரர் கோயில்) [1] 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.

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Architecture

The temple is located in Kanjanur, a village 18 km (11 mi) north-east of Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam - Aduthurai road and 57 km (35 mi) from Thanjavur. [2] The temple was built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire. [3] 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. 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. [4] The temple is counted as one of the temples built on the northern banks of River Kaveri. [5]

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). [6] [7]

Notes

  1. ta:கஞ்சனூர் அக்கினீஸ்வரர் கோயில்
  2. Karkar, S.C. (2009). The Top Ten Temple Towns of India. Kolkota: Mark Age Publication. p. 80. ISBN   978-81-87952-12-1.
  3. "Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur - Info, Timing, Photos, Puja Details, History". TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination | Bhakti, Shraddha Aur Ashirwad. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  4. V., Meena (1974). Temples in South India (1st ed.). Kanniyakumari: Harikumar Arts. p. 32.
  5. Ka. Vi., Kannan (2019). River cauvery the most battl(r)ed. Notion Press. p. 42. ISBN   9781684666041.
  6. Suriya (2015). Jothirlingam: The Indian Temple Guide. Partridge Publishing. p. 92. ISBN   9781482847864.
  7. "Navagraha temples". Thanjavur District Administration. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.

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