Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Temple

Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the predominantly Muslim town of Koothanur in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of learning.

Significance

The temple is Tamil Nadu's only Hindu temple for Saraswathi.[1][2] Praises of the temple were sung by Tamil poets Ottakoothar and Kambar.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 Srinivasan, G. (11 July 2003). "Kumbabishekam at Koothanur". The Hindu.
  2. 1 2 "Tiruvarur district tourist guide" (PDF) (in Tamil). Tiruvarur district.

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