Why people go here
The Venus (Shukra) temple of the Navagraha circuit, listed by Tamil Nadu Tourism. There is no separate Shukra idol: Shiva himself, as Agniswarar, is worshipped as Shukra.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Shiva, as Agniswarar - worshipped here as Shukra
- Location
- Kanjanur, Tamil Nadu
Poojas traditionally offered
The sources name no rite specific to this place.
Related pooja: Shukra-shanti
Traditional days
Rites for Venus (Shukra) are traditionally done on Friday.
Next good days
- Fri, 6 Nov 2026
- Fri, 13 Nov 2026
- Fri, 20 Nov 2026
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
Part of a yatra
Before it: Suryanar Kovil (Sun) · After it: Thirunageswaram (Rahu)
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
We found no official page for this place, so this guide links none. Ask locally for timings and rules.
Common questions
- What is Kanjanur visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Venus (Shukra).
- Which pooja is done at Kanjanur?
- The sources name no rite specific to this place; the related pooja is Shukra-shanti.
- What is the traditional day to visit Kanjanur?
- Rites for Venus (Shukra) are traditionally done on a Friday.
- What are the darshan timings at Kanjanur?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, and this place has no official page we could find. Ask locally before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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