Temple
Kanjanur Agniswarar Temple (Venus / Sukran)
In the village of Kanjanur, 18 km north-east of Kumbakonam. The main idol is Agniswarar (Shiva); Sukra (Venus) is believed to reside within the Shiva idol itself, in keeping with the Saivite belief that Shiva is all-pervading.
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- โ 30 km from Jayankondam
- Best time
- October โ March; early morning
- Timings
- Usually 6 am โ 12 noon, 4 pm โ 8:30 pm
- Entry
- Free
๐งญ Nearby from here
โ๏ธ Sun (Suryan) ยท Sunday
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Navagraha temple of the Sun God near Aduthurai โ the only temple in Tamil Nadu with shrines for all nine planets.
๐ โ 30 km from Jayankondam
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Thirunageswaram Naganathar Temple (Rahu)
Rahu Sthalam on the outskirts of Kumbakonam.
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๐ โ 35 km from Jayankondam
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UNESCO World Heritage
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๐ โ 10 km from Jayankondam
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Nayak-era Rama temple known for its sculptures and Ramayana murals.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam