Madurai Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam Tank
Another important travel attraction is the Teppakulam tank, which is a large tank just 5 kms east of the temple of Meenakshi. The tank were earlier created for the pilgrims to rest by its surrounding. Also once in a year the deities are brought to the temple for a holy bath to the tank. The huge tank was discovered during the excavation to built the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, a palace but later on the site was sanctified and converted to this tank. The tank waters are brought from the Vagai river through underground channels. The tank liven's up during the float festival.