Alavaimalai

Alavaimalai
அலவாய்மலை
Aerial view of Vennandur block, view of Ponsorimalai and beyond that view of Kanjamalai from Alavaimalai
Highest point
Elevation 900 m (3,000 ft)
Coordinates 11°28′10.7″N 78°07′10.3″E / 11.469639°N 78.119528°E / 11.469639; 78.119528Coordinates: 11°28′10.7″N 78°07′10.3″E / 11.469639°N 78.119528°E / 11.469639; 78.119528
Dimensions
Length 6.437 km (4.000 mi) N–S
Width 4.828 km (3.000 mi) E–W
Area 31.08009 km2 (12.00009 sq mi)
Naming
Translation Half Way Hill(அலவாய்மலை) (Tamil)
Geography
Location Vennandur block, Athanur
Parent range which is part of the Eastern Ghats
Biome Forests
Climbing
Easiest route MDR-46-Namakkal, Steps to Temple from foot hill in Alavaipatti.

Alavaimalai(Tamil: அலவாய்மலை,) [1] is a hill in Vennandur block, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu state, India.

Mythology

The name Alavaimalai is derived from Tamil language. Alavaimalai: Arai-அரை+Vazhi-வழி+Malai-மலை. That is Arai-Half, Vazhi-Way, Malai-Hill. The Alavaimalai Subrayar Murugan Temple[2] is located half of the hill and face to weast side.

Geographic

Alavaimalai is part of eastern ghats. Vennandur is located west from Alavaimalai. Athanur is located north from Alavaimalai. Vaiyappamalai is located south from Alavaimalai. And Rasipuram is located east from Alavaimalai.

Places

  • Forest Extension Center is located in Alavaimalai near District Major Road, Athanur.
  • Alavaimalai Subrayar Murugan Temple in Alavaimalai.
  • Sidhar Kovil in Alavaimalai near District Major Road

References

  1. "Alavaimalai".
  2. "Alavaimalai Subrayar Murugan Temple".
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