Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai

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Madurai Mariamman Teppakulam

Madurai Mariamman Temple Tank

Mariamman Teppakulam (Tank)
This tank also known as Vandiyoor Teppakulam. It is at the eastern end of the city. It measures, 1000 feet north to south and 950 feet east to west. It should be noted that its area is almost equal to that of Sree Meenakshi Temple. Thirumalai naick built this tank in 1645.

In the middle of the tank there is a little island called the Mayya (Centre) Mandapam. A small temple has been built on this island. There are tiny towers on the four sides of this island studded with shady trees. The Teppakulam is very close to the Vaigai river. The tank is connected to the river by underground channels. The island can be reached by boats for a small fare.

Thousands of people gather at the Teppakulam during the Teppam (Float) Festival in January – February. (A detailed description of this Madurai festival has been given in the foregoing pages of this booklet). On the northern side of the Teppakulam is the Mariamman Temple.

Madurai Temple Festivals
Several festivals are held in Madurai. Of all the festivals conducted in Madurai, the Chithra Festival is the greatest, and the float festival also known as Theppam Festival alias Theppathiruvizha.
Meenakshi Temple
Meenakshi Sundareswar temple popularly known as Madurai Meenakshi temple is located at the heart of Madurai City.
Madurai Temple Guide
Meenakshi Temple Madurai tourist guide. Best time to visit, Entrance Fee, Hiring Tour Guide and offering Pooja details.
Temple Art Museum
The Temple Art Museum, is located in the famous Ayirangal Mandapam(1000 pillared hall) and contains a good collection of objects relating to the temple art and architecture
Thirumalai Naick palace
Thirumalai Naick palace was built in 1636 by Thirumalai Naick, the greatest of Naick rulers of Madurai. Thirumalai Naickar palace is about 1 Km. South ? East of Sree Meenakshi Temple
Mariamman Teppakulam
Mariamman Teppakulam is a huge temple tank about 5 kms east of the Meenakshi temple. Mariamman Teppakulam is famous for the celebrations of the Float festival.
Gandhi Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum is one of the important places to be visited in Madurai. Gandhi Museum is situated at the old palace of Rani Mangammal houses.
Puthu Mandapam
The Puthu Mandapam, an old pillared hall along the entrance to Meenakshi temple is popular among the visitors and locals for the cotton fabric and the Batiks.
Alagar Temple
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