Maha Saraswathi Temple (Koothanur)
Location: Koothanur
This temple is associated with the famous Tamil poet Ottakoothar, who is believed to have worshipped here and received divine blessings from Goddess Saraswati. Special rituals like Aksharabhyasam (starting education) are performed here for children. Vijayadasami and Navaratri are the main festivals celebrated.
Temple Details
Basic Information
Temple Name
Maha Saraswathi Temple (Koothanur)
Location
Koothanur
District
Tiruvarur
State
Tamil Nadu
Architecture
The temple follows traditional Dravidian architecture with a simple gopuram, stone mandapam, and sacred sanctum. The deity is seated in Padmasana posture on a white lotus.
Temple Gallery
Full Address
Koothanur, near Poonthottam, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India
Temple Description
Koothanur Saraswathi Temple is one of the rare temples in India dedicated exclusively to Goddess Saraswati. It is considered the only independent Saraswati temple in Tamil Nadu and is highly visited by students, artists, and scholars seeking blessings for wisdom and education.
Services & Facilities
Live DarshanPrasad DeliverySpecial PujaAbhishekDiya DonationAarti Booking
Aarti & Temple Timing
Temple Timing
Morning Darshan7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon Darshan12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Evening Darshan5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti Timing
Mangala Aarti3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Morning Aarti4:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sandhya Aarti7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shayan Aarti8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Tourist Attractions
- - Dwarka Beach
- - Bet Dwarka
- - Rukmini Devi Temple
Medical Stores
- - Dwarka Medical Store (0.4 km)
- - Vishnu Pharmacy (0.3 km)
Nearby ATMs
- - HDFC Bank ATM
- - Axis Bank ATM
- - Rukmini Devi Temple
Food
- - Dwarka Food Court (0.4 km)
- - Vishnu Bhojanalaya (0.3 km)
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FlightJamnagar Airport (JGA) - 45 km
TrainDwarka Railway Station - 10 km
BusDwarka Bus Stand - 12 km
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