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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
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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 there: Kanjanur, near Suryanar Kovil, ~18 km from Kumbakonam; Tiruchirappalli airport ~100 km
Pair with the adjacent Suryanar Kovil on the Navagraha circuit.
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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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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