Unlike other Navagraha temples, the main deity, Agniswarar in the form of lingam depicts Lord Sukra.
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Kanjanur is one of the nine Navagraha sthalas located in the Cauvery Delta region dedicated to planet Venus, called Sukra.
When Sukra, the demons' preceptor, tried to prevent flow of water from the kamandalu by blocking the spout, Mahabali pierced the spout with a stick, which blinded Sukra.
As per Hindu legend, Sukra (Venus) and sage Parasara worshiped Vishnu at this temple.
It is referred to as Sukra sthalam, a location for the planet deity, Sukra.
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