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The main idol in the temple is that of “Lord Agniswarar" or Lord Shiva.

Lord Sukran is believed to be located within the stomach of the idol of Lord Shiva.

The temple was built by the Medieval Cholas and renovated by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire. The temple has a 5-tier rajagopuram surrounded by two prakarams.

Legend is that Lord Shiva blessed Sage Parasara here with cosmic dance.

Agni, the fire god, was believed to have worshiped Lord Shiva at this place. Hence Lord Shiva is called by the name Agneeswarar.

Beautiful stone images of Lord Natarajar along with Goddess Sivakami are found in this temple in Mukti mandapam.

One of the important features of the temple is that the Vilva leaf (Bilwa Leaf) seen here is 5 in number, which is quite unique.

Another important feature is that the Oil Abishekam performed to the main Shiva linga is fully absorbed by the idol. 

There is no separate sannidhi for Lord Sukra as Lord Shiva himself is believed to have incarnated as Venus here.