In ancient times, it was believed that people who went to temples dedicated to the sun god were blessed with wealth outside the temple.
Only two temples in Mother India are dedicated to the KING OF GODS or Sun God.
The Konark Sun Temple was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, and the Suryanar Temple was built by King Kulottunga Chola I of the Chola Dynasty.
Located in the states of Odisha and Tamilnadu, The Konark Sun Temple and The Suryanar Temple are both popular destinations for devotees in India. While the former is situated in northern India, the latter can be found in the Thanjavur district, specifically in the village of Suryanarkoil. One of its notable features is its location on the banks of the Cauvery River. If you’re planning a visit, take note that it is approximately 20 kilometers away from Mayiladuthurai, 15 kilometers east of Kumbakonam, and just 2 kilometers north of Aduthurai. For an ideal experience, it is recommended to visit between October and March.
The temple tower measures 15.5 meters in height and has three tiers and five domes at its peak. Rajagopuram’s temple tank can be located to the north. It is recommended that before worshiping God, one take a holy bath in the temple tank or simply sprinkle water on their head. There are more than 12 Cheetham in the temple. Each of the nine planets is represented by its own sanctum (sannadhis).
The presiding deity of the temple, Sri Suryanarayanaswamy, can be seen lying inside the sanctum sanctorum with his consorts, Sri Usha Devi and Sri Pratyusha Devi. The Sun God, who reigns supreme, can be seen facing the remaining eight Navagrahas. The Kol Theertha Vinayakar (Ganesha) shrine is a prominent sculpture.
