Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
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Sud D
Oakville, Canada78 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This man made waterbody was excavated in 1645 by king Thirumalai Nayakkar when the Nayakkar Mahal. There is a beautiful structure in the middle of this temple tank called the Maiya Mandapam. In the summer months the tank is empty. After the monsoon it brims with water. It is a worthwhile landmark to visit
Written 26 May 2020
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,732 contributions
Mar 2023
This listing is about the pond or tank (teppakulam means pond), not the temple in the middle. It dates from 1645 when the Vaigai river clay deposits were dug out to make bricks for the construction of a palace. The pond is linked with the nearby Vaigai river.
Still a beautiful sight, especially after dark when the temple is lit. During Thaipusam (full moon festival) floats transport the idols of Meenakshi and Sundareshwarar to Mariamman temple.
The location is less congested than the area around the Meenakshi temple complex. Very good for a walk, especially in the evening or early morning.
Still a beautiful sight, especially after dark when the temple is lit. During Thaipusam (full moon festival) floats transport the idols of Meenakshi and Sundareshwarar to Mariamman temple.
The location is less congested than the area around the Meenakshi temple complex. Very good for a walk, especially in the evening or early morning.
Written 4 April 2023
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Saurabh Raj S
Bengaluru, India492 contributions
Oct 2011
This temple built in the middle of a man-made pond, which dries up in the summer and becomes a play ground for Cricket playing nation. The Temple is surrounded by water only for 2-3 months and then it dries up.
You need to walk down to reach there and its calm and serene.This tank was dug by Tirumala Nayaka. It is the biggest tank of its kind in Tamil Nadu.
You need to walk down to reach there and its calm and serene.This tank was dug by Tirumala Nayaka. It is the biggest tank of its kind in Tamil Nadu.
Written 18 November 2011
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Saravanan2014
Madurai, India150 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Teppakulam is situated 2 Kms from Meenakshi Amman Temple. Two temples named Mariamman Temple and Muktheeswarar temple were near by this Teppakulam. This Pond will be dry almost 9 months in a year and water is full in the pond during rainy season. This pond is approximately 305 M long and 290 M wide and biggest pond in Tamilnadu. In centre of the pond, maiya(Center) mandapam is there. Mukuruny Vinayakar idol in Meenakshi Amman Temple is believed to be found during excavation process of this pond. It is nice place to spend during evening hours.
Written 23 March 2015
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SUJIT2009
Kolkata45 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
A nice place to visit. Evening would be right time to visit. One need 15 mins to round the place which we did. We did not have the opportunity to go inside. Also we do not know whether there exists such opportunity.
Written 15 March 2015
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Easan01
Sydney, Australia57 contributions
Jan 2012 • Family
Very nice place, do not forget to take the camera. Fairly clean place.
Written 2 February 2012
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Rohan d
Milwaukee, WI30 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
Marred somewhat by garbage, like too many historic and otherwise picturesque sites in Tamil Nadu. It's a quick stop to admire, take a couple of pictures, and move on. I would make it a stop on the way to Rameswaram, rather than going there as your sole objective for the morning or afternoon.
Written 12 January 2012
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sham_2810
Madurai, India3 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
This vast area is totally dry for the past 2 or three years.Not maintained. But now is quite used like a park. Evening is a nice time to spend there for people watching. And the small eateries around it where u can buy hot spicy chats to fresh fruits and ice cream are the simple things to enjoy along with the evening breeze. The place is not much crowded during the weekdays. U can always find a place to sit on the short walls around the place. Since there is no beach in madurai i guess people prefer coming here to get some air.There is a history to this place, which u can look it up on wiki.
Written 5 August 2015
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Arun600001
14 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Good spacious pond and a neglected place for maintenance. People through food items inside and government should take care to deepen the pond and arrange a service to go to the middle of the pond.
Written 22 February 2015
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Singam10
Chennai (Madras), India84 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
One of the famous Landmarks in Madurai. Mariamman Teppakulam is pretty famous old spots in Madurai. Previously it had adequate gallons of water but for now it has less than half of it.
Written 20 February 2015
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How much far is this temple from Meenakshi temple and hw much time required to visit this temple. How far is this from Madurai Airport
Written 23 November 2017
Meenakshi temple is around 4 kms from here and it would take you approximately 20-25 minutes to get there. In Meenaskhi temple, you will need around 45 mins to 1 hour for complete darshan. Suggest you go at around 4 pm when the temple reopens as the rush is less at that time. Also, get the special darshan tickets while getting in through the East Gate which will help a lot. The Vandiyur Mariamman temple is around 15 kms from the airport and takes around 45 minutes drive.
Written 24 November 2017
How did it acquire the name Vandiyur. My surname is Vandayar! My great grandfather emigrated from India.
Written 16 December 2016
Vandayar is a caste name. But vandiyur is a place name. The name might be originated from vandi-vehicle oor- is place
Written 16 December 2016
Is there a way to get into the temple? A ferry possibly?
If it is dry, is it possible to walk over? Is the temple open?
Thanks
Written 29 August 2015
Most of the time it is dry only,, our can walk to the temple. In wet season small boats available.
Written 30 August 2015
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