Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam Madurai

     This is a huge temple tank about 5 kms east of the Meenakshi temple. The mandapam in the centre has an idol of Vigneshwara (Vinayaka). This tank was said to have been dug by Tirumala Nayaka. It is the biggest tank of its kind in Tamil Nadu and one of the most imposing sights of Madurai when it is full of water.The vinayaka idol was found when the earth was being dug out from here to build the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. So, the place attained sanctity and was converted into a teppakulam (tank).

This enormous temple tank is fed by water brought from the Vagai through an ingenious system of underground Channels. 

King Thirumalai Nayak born in 'Poosa' Star. so in commemorating the birth of the king, Float festival is conducted in Tamil Month 'Thai' (Jan/Feb) in the tank in a colourful way, which attracts thousands of tourists.