The tank measuring 1100 ft by 950 ft is built by King Tirumalai Nayak in 17th century and is fed by water from Vagai river through an ingenious system of underground Channels.
At the center of the tank is a shrine of Lord Vinayaka.Thursday, April 26, 2012
Mariamman Teppakulam, Madurai
Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai is the biggest temple tank in Southern India. This is 5 kms east of the famous Meenakshi Temple and it is here annual float festival is organized.
The tank measuring 1100 ft by 950 ft is built by King Tirumalai Nayak in 17th century and is fed by water from Vagai river through an ingenious system of underground Channels.
At the center of the tank is a shrine of Lord Vinayaka.
The tank measuring 1100 ft by 950 ft is built by King Tirumalai Nayak in 17th century and is fed by water from Vagai river through an ingenious system of underground Channels. At the center of the tank is a shrine of Lord Vinayaka.
Spectacular, this is one of my favorite places you've shown us.
ReplyDeleteA nice post and informative.
ReplyDeleteNice capture Rajesh! I wanna visit this place something.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tank.
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This is pretty incredible, especially when you think of the engineering that went into building it in the 17th century! But it's also very beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteAgain a magnificent building! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous to see these temples complete with water features, thank you for taking us on tour with you
ReplyDeleteWhat a different and unusual capture, Rajesh, I've never seen a temple tank before! Incredible! All of that and beautiful, clear skies as well! Have a great weekend!
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A great post!
ReplyDeleteHappy SkyWatch!
Wonderful to see..
ReplyDeletehow gorgeous, as always.
ReplyDeletehope to see some of the temples when i go to india this summer :)
Beautiful shots. I love the reflection in the first shot.
ReplyDeleteWow!! What workmanship to build this. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteA delicious place pretty pictures, India has endless artistic heritage.
ReplyDeletebeautiful...love the reflections in the first image!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of this impressive edifice.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Temple, and what a nice green place!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow it is beautiful!
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so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteYour first photo is absolutely beautiful. The temple is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThatz my home town and my parents place is about 10 mins walk from here! Every time I go to India I enjoy walking around this tank!
ReplyDeleteGreat view! Best wishes!
ReplyDelete17th century,indeed an old one.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing structure!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful. but we always seem to miss this place when we visit Madurai.
ReplyDeleteWow such intricate details, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a tank, not a temple?
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I've never heard of a temple tank before. It sure is a beautiful structure. Looks like carved ivory!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured
ReplyDeleteGorgeous again!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing -- I hope your will tell us more about the float festival sometime.
ReplyDeleteA great temple photo and I love the reflections.
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I think this is the first temple you have shown us that is out on a little island. It is beautiful standing there so erectly. I bet seeing the flotilla is a special treat for the eyes. Wonderful capture. genie
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always so beautiful. India must be a beautiful place, full of wonderful architecture and such exquisite details in the structures. I am glad that you share a part of it with the blogging world.
ReplyDeletePERFECTION!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJohn
Thank you all for appreciating this serene place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing this photo ~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture.
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Beautiful! Your post reminds of the by-gone days when I used to sit on the steps of the Teppakulam and enjoy the surroundings.
ReplyDeleteThat's a mind blowing capture!
ReplyDeleteJust adding it to the list. Will surely help when I plan a trip to my parents. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI dont remember ever going to the center of the teppakulam although i have been born and brought up in Mdu. Must do it soon....
ReplyDeleteBoth are fine, but the first one is awesome!
ReplyDeleteNice pics...
ReplyDeleteAjeeth boaz
I am glad you all liked this place.
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