[3] It consists of a large artificial tank surrounded by bazaars, prominent among which is a flower market.
[4] It contains the Thayumanavar Temple and the Sri Naganathar Swamy Temple, the St. Joseph College Church and Holy Cross Church, and Srimathi Indira Gandhi College for Women.
[5] The historic Rockfort is situated nearby.
[6] Holy Cross College is located at Teppakulam.
[7] The Teppam Floating Festival is held here on boats in January or February and it is a common time and place for marriages.