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Shukra Graha, Shukra Temple Kanjanur, Sukra Bhagawan Temple, History of Shukra Temple

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Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Shukra (Venus) is considered as the guru of demons, and a Brahmin from the Bhrigu dynasty. It is said that he received the Mritsanjivani Vidya from Lord Shiv. He is also considered as a master of Yoga.
    
Shukra planet is worshipped along with the Agneeshwar form of Lord Shiv in Kanjanur. Kanjanur has also been referred to as Brahmapuri and Agnisthal in the religious sources.
    
Kanjanur Village is 18 km to the north of Kumbhkonam which is situated to the north of the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu. There is no separate idol of Shukra. He is believed to reside in the stomach of Lord Shiv.
    
Noted saint, Hardatt Shaivacharya has been associated with this place. Appar, one of the Shaivmurtis also visited this place.
    
The temple here is believed to be from the Chola period with some of the construction carried out during the Vijaynagar Empire. The main Gopuram (Rajgopuram) of the temple is 5-storeyed with 2 parakrams in the temple.
   
The Nataraj in the Nataraj Sabhamandap is in a Mukti-Taandav pose which is said to have been displayed by Lord Shiv to Parashar Muni.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
A reference in the Mahabharat states that Shukracharya performed strict penance of Lord Shiv and obtained Mritsanjivani Vidya with which he would instil life in the demons dying in a battle, resulting in the defeat of the Gods.
    
 The defeated Gods went up to Lord Shiv and mentioned explained their problem. With no solution in sight, Lord Shiv swallowed Shukracharya. It is this form of Shiv and Shukracharya that is worshipped in Kanjanur. Later, with the efforts of Goddess Parvati, Shukracharya could achieve freedom.
    
The form of Shukracharya is that of a saint who holds a Dand (staff), a Mala (rosary), a Paatra (bowl), and a blessing posture respectively in his 4 hands. He is seated on a white lotus in his planetary form.
   
The Aadi Parv of Mahabharat suggests him as the Lord of medicines, mantras, and saps (juices). According to the Matsya Puran, Lord Shiv also appointed him as the in-charge of wealth.
    
It is believed that during his incarnation as Vaman, Lord Vishnu damaged an eye of Shukra when he was trying to pierce a hole in Vaman’s kamandal (water bowl).
   
This place has been referred to as Sarupedimangalam in an inscription of Vikram Chol (1131 A.D.). It is believed that here Parvati married Lord Shiv in one of her incarnations.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
Indian astrology considers Shukra as a feminine planet who rules the south-east direction and whose element is Kaf (water).
   
He is the Lord of Vrish (Taurus) and Tula (Libra) and executes a high in Meen (Pisces) and a low in Kanya (Virgo). In a favourable state, Shukra grants beauty, happiness, prosperity, love, pretty costumes, and jewellery.
   
An unfavourable Shukra is responsible for stomach ailments, throat diseases, sexual disorders, separation with wife, possession by spirits etc. Worshipping Goddess Parvati in Kanjanur on Friday is said to eliminate all these negative effects.
   
The associations with Shukra are: colour-white, gem-diamond, metal-silver, white clothes, curd, sugar, white horse etc. Cow worship also calms Shukra planet.
   
Agneeshwar and his wife Ishwari are believed to be the presiding deity of Shukra in Kanjanur.
   
According to local beliefs, 16,000 recitations of the mantra, ‘Om Shum Shukray Namah’ in the Agneeshwar Temple converts the negative effects of Shukra into positive ones.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Kashi Tower Hotel
 Address
 T.S.R. Big Street, Kumbhkonam, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 612 001
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 242 2538
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Kashi International Hotel
 Address
 Town High School Road, Kumbhkonam, Tanjore,
 Tamil Nadu - 612 001
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2431055
 Fax  www.hotelkasiinternational.com
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Hotel Aditya
 Address
 Tanjore Main Road, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2421794
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Paradise Resort
 Address
 3/1216, Tanjore Main Road, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 3291354
 Fax  +91-435 - 2416469
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Sangam Lodge
 Address
 98, South Nageshwaram Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2431079
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  59 metres  111.37 Cm
 10˚ N  79˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
30
33
36
37
38
37
36
36
35
32
30
30
 Minimum
21
23
34
26
27
27
26
26
25
24
23
21
 
 
Note:
 
Tourists coming here must also visit the world renowned temples of Tribhuvanam.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 0435
 Puja Timings  7.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m., 4.00-8.30 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 04364 - 225 294
 Ambulance/Hospital
  Government Hospital
 Tel: +91 - 435 - 2430002
 ATM Centre
 State Bank of India
 Tel: +91- 435 - 2420099
 Canara Bank
 Tel: +91 - 435 - 2411636
 Currency Exchange
 Bank of India
 Muttu Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Tel: +91 - 435 – 2420693
 ICICI Bank
 127, T. S. R. Big Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Tel: +91 - 435 – 2422606, 2401163
 Post Office
 +91- 435 – 2421390
 Tourist Office
  +91 - 4362 - 230 984
 
 
Note:
 
Tourists coming here must also visit the world renowned temples of Tribhuvanam.
 

Travel Planner

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Chennai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Pondicherry
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Kanchipuram  CJ
 Shrirangam  SRGM
 Kumbhakonam  KMU
 Tanjore  TJ
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Kanchipuram   Chennai  70 km
  Tiruchirapalli  265 km
 Shrirangam   Chennai 310 km
  Tiruchirapalli 10 km
 Thingloor   Kumbhakonam 32 km
  Tanjore 13 km
 Alankudi   Kumbhakonam 103 km
  Tanjavore  50 km
 Tirunageshwar   Kumbhakonam 7 km
  Tanjavore 60 km
 Tiruvenkadu   Kumbhakonam 63 km
  Tanjore 72 km
 Thanjavur   Chennai  321 km
  Tiruchirapalli 55 km
 Keezhaperumpallam   Kumbhakonam 68 km
  Tanjavore 76 km
 Kanjanur   Kumbhakonam 18 km
  Tanjavore 64 km
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