Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Temple – Timings, Poojas, Contact Details

Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Saraswathi, the Goddess of wisdom and Learning. It is located at Koothanur near Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu. Devotees worship here to excel in their studies. The confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi occurs at this shrine and it is called Dakshina Thiruveni Sangamam.

The origin of the word Koothanur was because this village was gifted by Raja Raja Chola II to the tamil poet Ottakkootthan for his poetic excellence. The temple has attained popularity by gaining the status of being the only temple in Tamil Nadu dedicated to Saraswathi.

Devotees throng the temple praying for their children’s education, liberation from previous births by taking a bath in the Triveni Sangamam. On full moon nights, children are brought here and the word “Om” is written on their tongues, with a stick dipped in honey. It is believed that such children blossom into fine orators, poets and musicians. Though one can worship here on all days of the week, wednesdays are specially chosen for excellence in education and knowledge. Devotees visit the temple with their children on Vijaya Dasami Day and begin their studies with pooja. New pens and pencils are bought for the kids along with the pooja items in the shops near the temple. They are offered to the priest for performing the pooja. The stationeries are placed at the feet of the Goddess for her blessings and got back for usage. Kids who are yet to join schools are allowed to write alphabets in spread over rice, as their first writing. This is believed to bring excellence in their knowledge and studies.

Honey, milk, turmeric powder, curd, ghee and fruit juices are offered for the abhishekam. White silk sarees can be presented for the deity.

Daily Routine:

Temple Timings:

07:30 AM to 01:00 PM

04:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Temple Address:

Maha Saraswathi Temple, Kumbakonam Main Road, Koothanur, Tamil Nadu 609503

Temple Contact Details

Phone: 04366-239909

How to reach Koothanur:

By Air:

The nearest airport to the temple is Trichy airport at a distance of 135 km.

By Rail:

Poonthottam railway station is the nearest station to the temple at a distance of 2 km. Mayiladuthurai railway station is 22 km away from the temple.

By Road:

Buses are available from Mayiladuthurai to the temple. The distance between them is about 20 km.

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