1. The only Navagraha temple dedicated to Lord Sukran (Venus) – the planet of love, beauty, and prosperity.
2. Holds the sixth position in the Tamil Nadu Navagraha circuit.
3. The main deity, Lord Agneeswarar (Shiva), represents the fire element, signifying passion purified by devotion.
4. Unique for not having a separate shrine for Sukran; here, Shiva himself manifests as Venus.
5. Ancient texts describe this temple as a source of Sukra Dhana (wealth) and Sukra Prema (love)
6. Performing Sukra Dosha Pariharam brings success in relationships, financial growth, and artistic talent.
7. Visiting Kanjanur is believed to awaken inner charm, abundance, and divine grace.

This Navagraha Temple is one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered temples dedicated to Lord Sukran, the planet Venus. It dates back to the Chola dynasty, when the kings built and expanded it to honor planetary deities along the banks of the Cauvery River.

According to mythology, Lord Shiva manifested here as Agneeswarar, the Lord of Fire, to bless Sukra (Venus), who performed deep penance at this site. Sukran sought Shiva’s wisdom and spiritual power to guide humanity toward love and compassion. Pleased by his devotion, Lord Shiva granted him the status of one of the nine celestial planets — the Navagrahas — and assured that those who worship here would be freed from emotional suffering and financial hardship.

For generations, devotees have visited this temple to restore peace and emotional stability. It is believed that moonlight here carries purifying energy. Farmers once prayed

Worshipping at this Temple helps devotees:

• Strengthen love and marriage bonds.
• Enhance beauty, creativity, and self-confidence.
• Overcome Venus-related afflictions (Sukra Dosha) such as delay in marriage or financial instability.
• Achieve emotional healing and attraction of positive relationships.

here for good rains, and artists for creativity.

Many still say that standing before Chandra Bhagavan on a full moon night fills the heart with serenity and clears mental clouds

Poojas for Love, Marriage & Prosperity

Daily Pooja Schedule

Sukra Dosha Pariharam

For those facing obstacles in love or finance due to weak Venus, the following rituals are performed:

• Abhishekam with honey, milk, and rosewater.
• Offering of white flowers, rice, and sugar – Venus’s symbolic elements.
• Lighting ghee lamps on Fridays and donating white garments to the poor.
• Chanting “Om Shukraya Namaha” or the Sukra Gayatri Mantra to strengthen attraction and prosperity.

Special Poojas

• Sukra Preeti Pooja: Enhances mutual understanding in relationships.
• Dhana Vriddhi Homam: Conducted for business success and financial stability.
• Kalyana Pariharam: Performed for delayed or troubled marriages.

Conclusion

The Navagraha Temple radiates the energy of Venus — the planet of harmony, beauty, and divine love. Here, Lord Shiva as Agneeswarar embodies both the passion of fire and the gentleness of affection, reminding devotees that true prosperity arises from purity of heart.

Those who visit Kanjanur often experience emotional healing, reconciliation, and inner abundance. Whether you seek marriage harmony, artistic inspiration, or wealth, this temple blesses you with the grace of Sukran — balance, beauty, and bliss.

At Kanjanur, devotion becomes love, and love becomes light.