Description
Maha Saraswathi Amman Temple is located in Tamil Nadu. It is situated in a town called Koothanur. The vibe around this temple is truly wonderful. To realise the power of prayer, one must keep on remembering and chanting any simple Saraswathi Mantra, to realize the amount of positivity her blessings cause.
History
It is believed that Ottakoothan, a mortal, once sought the blessings of the Goddess Saraswati and Lord Pillayar to grant him the gift of the ability to compose poems. He used bath in the river Harisol every day and used to worship the Goddess. The goddess who was pleased with his devotion granted his wish, she came in a very beautiful boat, in the form of a woman and gave him the boon. Along with her, Goddesses Lakshmi and Parvathi too came by in this river and hence we can get the blessings of the basic grace of them all-Adhisakthi.
Importance/Significance
Those who worship their ancestors on the banks of Arasalar, during the Tamil month of Thai receive the blessing of their elders. Issues faced in employment, business and career get simplified. The benefits also include matrimonial harmony. Couples with problems in their relationships tend to get united after worshiping here.
Facts/Mythology
It is believed that Ottakoothan, an mortal, once sought the blessings of the Goddess Saraswathi and Lord Pillayar to grant him the gift of the ability to compose poems. He used bath in the river Harisol everyday and used to offer floral tributes to the Goddess. The goddess who was pleased with his devotion granted his wish, she came in a very beautiful boat in, in the form of a lovely woman and gave him the boon. Along with her, Goddesses Lakshmi and Parvathi too came by in this river and hence we can get the blessings of the basic grace of them all-Adhisakthi.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
On Saraswati Puja and Vijayadasami, the idol is taken out for a procession on the swan. Particularly, devotees worship directly the beautifully decorated extended feet of the goddess on Saraswati Puja Day. On the eve of Vijaya Dasami, children begin by worshipping the goddess.
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