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Maha Saraswathi Temple, Koothanur

also spelt Koothanur Saraswathi Temple · Koothanur Saraswati Temple · Koothanur · கூத்தனூர் மகா சரஸ்வதி கோயில்

Presiding Deity & Shrines

1 Shrine
Told as tradition

Sthala Purana

Tradition holds that the Chola court poet Ottakoothar worshipped Saraswati here and was blessed with his gift for verse, and that the village is named after him. Students place their pens and notebooks before the goddess before their exams.

sthala purana

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History

The best-known temple dedicated to Saraswati in Tamil Nadu. It is at its busiest during Navaratri, especially on Saraswati Puja and Vijayadashami.

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Practical details

Address
Koothanur, near Poonthottam, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu

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Nearest airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · 103 km, straight line
Nearest railway
Poonthottam, about 1 km; Peralam Junction, about 3 km
Darshan timings

06:00 – 12:30 IST

16:00 – 20:30 IST

Last verified 15 Sep 2026

Sevas

2 listed

Prices last verified 15 Sep 2026

Known for

1 Concern

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