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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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Before you go to Agneeswarar Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseKanjanur
DistrictThanjavur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
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.
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.
Weather in Agneeswarar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Agneeswarar Temple
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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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
Getting around Agneeswarar Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Agneeswarar Temple
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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.
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 (1.8 km), Arunajadeswarar Temple, Thiruppanandal (6.9 km), Mahalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur (6.9 km), Thirubuvanam Silk Weaving (8.4 km).
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Agneeswarar Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Agneeswarar Temple itself yet. These cover Kanjanur, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Photographs: Sathiyaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Muralikrishna m (CC BY 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Agneeswarar Temple:Sathiyaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0