Kanjanur Sukran Temple, Kanjanur, Kumbakonam

Name of God	Agneeswarar
Color	White/Yellow
Goddess	Karpagambal
Thala Virutcham	Purasamaram
Theertham	Agni Theertham
Gem Stone	Diamond
Special Day	Friday

Temple History

During the Vamana Avatharam, when Lord Vishnu took the form of a small boy and asked Bali for 3 steps of land, Asura Guru Sukracharya had doubts about the boy. When Bali denied to attentive his advice, he took the form of a bee and hid in the mouth of the Kamandalam from which Bali would pour water to donate the three steps of land, having had his wish, Vamana took his huge form of Avatharam and measured out the land and the sky, and as the 3rd step, placed his foot on Bali, blessing him.

Sukracharya however was angry with Vishnu, and cursed him. It is believed that Vishnu prayed to Shiva at Kanjanur, where he was relieved of the curse. Shiva not only blessed Vishnu here, he promised to remain and bless those who came with prayers to Sukran, Unlike the other Navagraha temples in this area, there is no idol or image of Sukran at Kanjanur. It is Shiva himself who takes the position of Sukran here..

Contact Address

Kanjanur Sukran Temple, Kanjanur, Kumbakonam

Opening Timing

5.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Location

Kanjanur is 18 Kms from Kumbakonam and 26 Kms from Mayiladudurai. It is just 3 Kms from Suryanar Kovil and 5 Kms from Adudurai