• The temple was built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire. The temple has a 5-tier rajagopuram surrounded by two prakarams(closed precincts of a temple).
• The temple is revered by the verses of Appar and hence referred as Padal Petra Sthalam.
• The presiding deity is Sukra (Venus) and Friday is the day for Sukran and worship on Fridays is considered very special.

Pooja details in Agneeswarar Temple

• Kanjanur is the temple for performing “Kalathira Dosha Pariharam” for Lord Sukran.
• Lord Sukran is offered white Lotus, white cloth, mochai kottai (common bean) and aththi (fig) to alleviate problems caused by Sukra dosham.
• Shukra Dasha which remains active in a person’s horoscope for 20 years, this is the longest dasha among all planets. This dasha is believed to give more wealth, fortune and luxury to a person’s life if they have Shukra positioned well in their horoscope.

• Kalyanasundareswarar Temple at Thirumanancheri.
• Subramanya Swamy Temple at Swamimalai.
• Suryanar Temple at Suryanar koil.
• Pickup and Drop point is Kumbakonam or Mayiladuthurai. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.