The Festival of Knowledge and Wisdom at Arulmigu Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Amman Temple

The Saraswathi Pooja is celebrated on the ninth day of the Navarathiri celebration in Tamil Nadu during the months of September and October The festival honours Goddess Saraswathi the Goddess of knowledge wisdom the arts and education According to Hindu mythology Goddess Saraswati is one of the Trinity Goddesses who created the powerful weapons to kill the demon King Mahishasura The Ayudha Puja is a significant custom that emphasises on expressing gratitude for the value of education and profession The people of the state commemorate this festival with great enthusiasm The festival is grandly celebrated in the Arulmigu Koothanur Maha Saraswathi Amman Temple All of the equipmenttools machinery vehicles and other itemsare cleaned properly painted and polished before being meticulously smeared in vermilion and sandalwood paste They are also adorned with a floral garland and set near the deity for pooja The households also prepare Neyvedhyam food offerings to the deity which include Payasam Vada Pongal Suyyam and Sundal Organizations also engage in the festivities in which the employees gather necessary pieces of equipment for their business and perform pooja worshipping for a prosperous business in the upcoming year Along with the stated festivities the temples also organise special poojas during this festival The Arulmigu Koothanur Maha Saraswathi temple in Thiruvarur commemorates the celebration with special Aradhana Abhishegam and homams