The temple is located on the banks of Arasalar River .
The belief is that waters of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati are present in the Arasalar River .
Legend has it that once there was huge quarrel between
Goddess Saraswati and Brahma. They both cursed each other to be born on earth.
Goddess Saraswati then prayed to Shiva to escape from human form. She merged
with the Arasalar
River . Before leaving she
blessed the region with her presence in a shrine on the banks of Arasalar River .
The murti of Goddess Saraswati is three-eyed. She is seated
in yogasana pattern on a white lotus and wears a white silk sari. She holds
palm leaves in one had. One hand is in chin mudra and one hand holds Akshamala.
One hand holds a nectar pot
There is a Swayambhu Vinayaka Murti in the temple. There are
also murtis of Valampuri Vinayaka, Baladandayuthapani, Nagaraja, Brahma and
Swan.
Children perform the initiation ceremony into the world of
letters here. The temple is visited by those people who want to excel in
learning and art.
5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Contact Details
Sree Maha Saraswathi Amman Temple,
Koothanur,
Poonthottam Post, 607 503
Nannilam Taluk
Tiruvarur Dist.
Phone:04366-239909
E Mail : info@koothanursaraswathy.org
Sree Maha Saraswathi Amman Temple,
Koothanur,
Poonthottam Post, 607 503
Nannilam Taluk
Tiruvarur Dist.
Phone:04366-239909
E Mail : info@koothanursaraswathy.org