There are hardly any Temples in India for Goddess Maha Saraswathi as the Presiding Deity. This could be one of the reasons as to why Poets Kambar and Ottakoothar have sung in praise of this Temple. There is a belief that King Raja Raja Chola II had gifted this Temple to his Poet Ottakoothar who had worked under the King in his Court. This Maha Saraswathi Amman Kovil is situated on the Banks of River Arasalaru in Koothanur, Nannilam Taluk, Tiruvarur District. It is actually located between Mayavaram and Tiruvarur at a place called Poonthotham in Koothanur. 

The Temple is not a very big one but has a tinned roofing at its entrance with rows of shops on either side selling Divine materials and educational items for the kids since this Temple is believed to upgrade the basic intelligence and knowledge of any learning student. The Presiding Deity Maha Saraswathi is said to be authority for Knowledge, Education and Intelligence. This is the prime reason which draws several students from all over India to visit this Temple during the start of their schooling or career.  Goddess Sarawathi is the Presiding Deity and She is seen in a sitting posture with one leg folded. There are Sub Shrines for Sri Shiva, Vinayakar and Murugan. The Temple is generally heavily crowded on Navarathri and Vijayadasami days when several students along with their Parents visit here to fare better in their exams. Pournami and Wednesdays draws huge number of Devotees here. 

Contact Details: 93633 13636, 04366 239909, Sriram Gurukkal 97912 06114 and

Shankara Gurukkal  94860 43134

Temple Timing: 7.30 AM to 1 PM and  4 PM to 8.30 PM

Distance from Thilatharpanapuri to Koothanur is 3 Kms

Distance from Kumbakonam to Koothanur is 35 Kms

Distance from Karaikal to Koothanur is 26 Kms

Distance from Nagappatinam to Koothanur is 38 Kms

Distance from Thirumeyachur to Koothanur is 6 Kms

Distance from Mannargudi to Koothanur is 54 Kms

Distance from Thanjavur to Koothanur is 77 Kms

Distance from Tiruchirappalli or Trichy to Koothanur is 131 Kms

Distance from Sirkazhi or Sirkali to Koothanur is 42 Kms

Distance from Chidambaram to Koothanur is 65 Kms

Distance from Samayapuram to Koothanur is 142 Kms

Distance from Pudukkottai to Koothanur is 137 Kms

Distance from Srivanchiyam or Srivanjiyam to Koothanur is 16 Kms

Distance from Ayyavadi to Koothanur is 31 Kms

Distance from Kudavasal to Koothanur is 28 Kms

Distance from Thepperumanallur to Koothanur is 36 Kms

Distance from Nannilam to Koothanur is 11 Kms

Distance from Thiruvidaimaruthur to Koothanur is 36 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Koothanur is 297 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Mayavaram Jn.

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