About Saraswathi Temple
It is dedicated to Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of learning. Temples dedicated to Saraswati are seldom found in India. The temple is Tamil Nadu’s only Hindu temple with Saraswathi as main deity. Praises of the temple were sung by Tamil poets Ottakoothar and Kambar.
History of Koothanur Saraswathi Temple
Blessed with the beningn looks of Goddess Kalaimagal, and the betel mouth Blessings of “Then Kani vagadevi”, Ottakoothar became a poet with the ability to compose rhythmic poems. The populace were enamoured of his ability to compose. From the day King Rajaraja Chola (grandson of King Vikrama Chola), gifted this land to Ottakoothar.
A beautiful three eyed form, with one leg folded in a yogasana pattern, is afeast for the eyes. Another special feature is that there is no veena in Ambal’s hands in the prime deity.
Koothanur Saraswathi Temple Festivals
Vijayadasami is the most popular festival celebrated in the temple. Navarathiri is celebrated for 18 days in Saraswathi Temple Koothanur.
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Kumbakonam Main Road, Koothanur, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities: Ample car parking around the temple compound is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 126 km
Nearest Railway station: Thiruvarur – 21 km
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 5:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pooja Timings & Details
| Pooja Name | Time |
| Kala Sandhi Pooja | 10:00 am |
| Evening Pooja | 6:30 pm |
| Arthajamam Pooja | 8:30 pm |
On each full moon day, special poojas are done for her. For growing children especially, she confers Her benevolence that day to gain in intelligence. Life can be journey of happiness and worships Her on Her Birth star day-Moolam
For more details please dial 04366-239909
Koothanur Saraswathi Temple official website: http://www.koothanursaraswathy.tnhrce.in
To Contact Thiruvarur District Tourist Information Center Please dial 04366-223999
Bus Route
You can easily get regular buses and trains to Thiruvarur from other places of the State. Koothanur Saraswathi Temple is located in Poonthottam Stop between Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur highway 1/2 Km from the Temple.
Hotels to stay in Thiruvarur
1. Kasi’s Inn
Thilagar 2nd Street, Near Railway Over Bridge Velankanni Bye Pass Road,
Thiruvarur, Tamin Nadu
Ph: 099433 20210
2. Hotel Selvies
Kattukara Street, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04366 222 081
3. Sudarshan Complex
South Madavilagam, Vasan Nagar, Madapuram,
Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 099429 84938
Near By Temples: Somanathar Temple, Thiruvarur Thiyagaraja Temple , Apatsahayesvarar Temple Alangudi(Guru Sthalam)
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