Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
The Agniswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Kanjanur, 18 kilometres north-east of Kumbakonam. The presiding deity is Sukra (Venus). However, the main idol in the temple is that of "Agniswarar" or Shiva. In concordance with the Saivite belief that Shiva is all-pervading, Sukra is believed to be located within the stomach of the idol of Shiva.
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Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
The Agniswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Kanjanur, 18 kilometres north-east of Kumbakonam. The presiding deity is Sukra (Venus). However, the main idol in the temple is that of "Agniswarar" or Shiva. In concordance with the Saivite belief that Shiva is all-pervading, Sukra is believed to be located within the stomach of the idol of Shiva.
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The Agniswarar Temple is a Hin ...... stomach of the idol of Shiva.
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Agniswarar Temple
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Agni Theertham, Parasara Theertham
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The Agniswarar Temple is a Hin ...... stomach of the idol of Shiva.
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Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
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