In the westward, within the temple complex, one comes to the lovely Golden Lotus Tank. A rectangular tank with stepped banks that lead to the water`s edge. In the middle is a tall brass lamp column. The tank is surrounded by a colonnade, for which this temple is also famous. The walls are decorated with vividly painted murals depicting the various exploits of Shiva, the bride groom of meenakshi. The ceiling of colonnade is richly decorated with huge circular floral medallions. Yet standing near the tank and looking out at the open patch of sky, with glimpses of the towering gopuram, one gets one of he nicest views of the temple from within.