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Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Koothanur in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of learning.
Significance
Temples dedicated to Saraswati are very rare in India.[1] The temple is Tamil Nadu's only Hindu temple with Saraswathi as main deity.[2][3] Praises of the temple were sung by Tamil poets Ottakoothar and Kambar.[2][3] Vijayadasami is the most popular festival celebrated in the temple.[4]
References
- ↑ Kumbakonam Temples, Saraswati Temple Kuthanoor
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kumbabishekam at Koothanur. The Hindu(11 July 2003).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tiruvarur district tourist guide. Tiruvarur district.
- ↑ Temples in South India{{#if:V.|, V.}. Harikumar Arts(1974)