Sukra or Venus

Sukra is the bestower of long life, wealth, happiness, children, property and good education. He is the Guru for Asuras. Well learned in Neeti Sastras follower of such sastras and one who dispenses justice, Sukra is considered a beneficial devata. He blesses the devotees with power to control one's Indriyas (Sense organs) and enables the devotee to obtain fame and name. Fridays are considered to be effective for the worship of Sukra.
In the Zodiac, he is the Lord of Tulo. Sukra takes one year to complete the Zodiac cycle living one month in each Rasi.

The Temple for Sukra Bhagwan is in Kanchanoor near Kumbakonam and very near to Suryanar Koil.