Description
Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Amman temple is situated in a village in Tamil Nadu, India. Goddess Saraswathi is very powerful in this temple. The leela of Goddess Saraswati is truly wonderful. You must keep on remembering and chanting any simple Saraswati Mantra, surely you will realize that what you are in life after few years is due to Saraswathi blessings.
History
In a similar manner, ottakoothan, an ordinary mortal, earnestly sought the blessings of the Goddess Saraswathi and Lord Pillayar (Arul Gnana Vinayakar) to grant him the gift of the ability to compose poems. Bathing in the river Harisol daily and by offering floral tributes to the Goddess, he got his boon fulfilled when the Goddess, came in a very beautiful boat in the river, in the form of a lovely woman and gave him to wish.From the day King Rajaraja Chola (grandson of King Vikrama Chola), gifted this land to Ottakoothar. This Ambalpuri has come to be known as Koothanur. It is learnt, that this place was known as “Ambalpuri”, about a 1000 years ago, even before poet Ottakoothan was born.
Importance/Significance
Goddess Saraswathi, in a penance performing posture, confers Her blessings on this world as the prime deity, only in this temple. A beautiful three eyed form, with one leg folded in a yogasana pattern, is afeast for the eyes. Another special feature is that there is no veena in Ambal’s hands in the prime deity.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
On all nine days navrathiri festival, ambal is bedecked specially and special poojas performed. Maha Ganapathiis also celebrated here.On saraswathi Pooja Day and Vijayathasami Day, Maha Saraswathi is taken out in procession on the swan. In particular, devotees perform pooja directly to the beautifully decorated extended feet of the Goddess on saraswathi pooja Day.
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