Location
The Kanchanur temple is associated with Sukhran which represents planet Venus which is one among the Navagrahas. It is located near Thiruvavaduthurai near Kumbakonam in the Thanjavur district. This temple, also known as Bhrammapuri or Agnisthalam, has to prakarams and five tiered Rajagopuram at the entrance. The Mukti Mandapam contains Natarajar and Shivagami statues and it is believed that Lord Shiva blesses Parasaramuni with his cosmic dance or the Mukti Thandavam here.
Everyday six poojas are offered to the deity in this temple and special poojas are conducted on festivals such as Mahasivarathri, Navarathri and Aadipooram. The main festival is celebrated with great pomp during the Tamil month of Thai every year.