The history says that the Chola king, Rajaraja Chozha II . Gifted this place to the Tamil poet, Ottakoothar.Hence called as Koothanur after the name of the poet. It is the only known ancient temple for the Goddess of knowledge. It is believed that the Supreme Mother resides as the Goddess of Valour (Durga/Kali) in Kolkata, She is the Goddess of Wealth (Mahalakshmi) in Mumbai and the Goddess of Learning (Saraswathi) in the South. There are many stories of miracles attached to the temple. It is believed that with the grace of Goddess Saraswathi, the speechless have been able to speak and people have been blessed with the ability to write or compose poems.

DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE:The moolavigraham of Goddess Saraswathi enchants devotees, as she is the embodiment of kindness itself. Her expression is so serene and calm even as She is majestic. She is seated on a white lotus in Padmasana, adorned by a pure white silk saree, She has a book in Her lower left hand, Her lower right hand showing the chinmudra, Aksharamala in Her right upper hand, and Amrithakalasam in Her left upper hand. Both eyes are full of compassion. The third eye denotes Gnanasakshas . Her enigmatic smile captivates the minds of the devotees. Devotees can buy notebooks, pencils and pens, which are kept at the Devi's feet for blessings. It is believed that the students using these articles will get the blessings of Goddess Saraswathi.

AUSPICIOUS TIMES : Navaratri is festive time here as it is in any other Devi temple. On full moon days, Moola nakshatra days (Goddess Saraswati's star) and Wednesdays, special poojas and abhishekams are performed.

POOJAS TO BE PERFORMED FOR As Goddess Saraswathi is for Learning, devotees can perform pooja in this temple to get excellent Education. and for learning fine arts. Musicians sing here and many even choose to perform here first. Instrumentalists have pooja performed for their instruments here. Apart from art and culture, Goddess Saraswathi also showers Her blessings for the education of children. Many parents see to it that the education of their wards begin on Vijayadasami Day, after the initiation ceremony at this temple. It is believed, that students appearing for Exams should write their Name and Roll number on a piece of paper and put it in the hundi kept in this after praying for success! Will be blessed with good and positive results.

POOJA OFFERINGS Goddess Saraswathi is offered with coconut, flowers,Banana, Betel leaves and nuts, Devotees can also get their stationeries blessed.(kept in the feet of Goddess while pooja for blessings)

POOJA TYPES AND TARIFF: Poojas listed here are applicable for this temple only.The tariff shown are not actual cost payable to the temple. It includes our service charge and cost of pooja items offered.Shipment is through indian register post.