Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Temple
Koothanur Saraswathi Temple is
located in Koothanur, Tiruvarur District in Tamil Nadu. The town is located at
a distance of 25 kilometres from Tiruvarur. Very few temples in India is dedicated
to Goddess Saraswati are seldom found in India. According to the history, King
Rajarajachola donated this temple to Poet "Ottakoothar" because of his great creations
of poems hence the temple is known as "Koothanur". The birth place of
Ottakoothar is Koothanur. The Word Koothan describes the "Poet", Oor describes
the "Village". About 1000 years ago before the birth of Poet Ottakoothan, this
place was known as "Ambalpuri".
Saraswathi
is the Goddess of learning and wisdom. Goddess Saraswathi is also known as
"Kalaimagal". The Goddess Saraswathi who is the consort of Lord Brahma is
seated in a white lotus, attrited in white silk and is the embodiment of all
grace, glory and divinity. Vijayadhasami festival is celebrated in Koothanur
Saraswathi which is one of the most important festivals in this temple.
Temple Pooja Timings:
Kalasanthi Pooja - 10.00 AM
Evening Pooja - 6.30 PM
Arthajamam Pooja - 8.30 PM
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