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Agneeswarar Temple

The Navagraha temple associated with Sukra (Venus), located a few kilometres from Suryanar Kovil. Uniquely, Venus has no separate idol here; the presiding Shiva lingam Agneeswarar is worshipped as Sukra himself, and the temple is linked to the legend of sage Kalava and the god Agni. It is an essential stop on the Thanjavur Navagraha pilgrimage.

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Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur
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Plan Agneeswarar Temple

Typetemple
Nearest baseKanjanur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKanjanur
DistrictThanjavur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.

The Navagraha temple associated with Sukra (Venus), located a few kilometres from Suryanar Kovil. Uniquely, Venus has no separate idol here; the presiding Shiva lingam Agneeswarar is worshipped as Sukra himself, and the temple is linked to the legend of sage Kalava and the god Agni. It is an essential stop on the Thanjavur Navagraha pilgrimage.

Agneeswarar Temple is planned from Kanjanur, one of the travel bases in Thanjavur district. Use Kanjanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

Visiting

Agneeswarar Temple — at a glance

Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler and drier)

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Agneeswarar Temple

Kanjanur, near Suryanar Kovil, ~18 km from Kumbakonam; Tiruchirappalli airport ~100 km

Pair with the adjacent Suryanar Kovil on the Navagraha circuit.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Kanjanur or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
  • If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

Distance by road

  • Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)58 km
  • Madurai190 km
  • Puducherry170 km
  • Coimbatore215 km
  • Chennai350 km

Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

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What’s near Agneeswarar Temple

templeSuryanar Kovil 1.5 km · 19 min walk
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templeMahalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur 4.3 km · ~11 min by auto
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templeKasi Viswanathar Temple 4.7 km · ~12 min by auto
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templeKampahareswarar Temple 6.5 km · ~16 min by auto
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templeNaganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram 8.3 km · ~14 min by cab
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templeOppiliappan Temple 8.4 km · ~14 min by cab
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Agneeswarar Temple — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Agneeswarar Temple?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Agneeswarar Temple?

Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Agneeswarar Temple?

Base yourself in Kanjanur or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Agneeswarar Temple?

About an hour.

What else is near Agneeswarar Temple?

Nearby you can pair Suryanar Kovil (1.5 km), Mahalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur (4.3 km), Kasi Viswanathar Temple (4.7 km), Kampahareswarar Temple (6.5 km).

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