Alavaimalai

Alavaimalai
Aerial view of Vennandur block, view of Ponsorimalai and beyond that view of Kanjamalai from Alavaimalai
Highest point
Elevation937 m (3,074 ft)
Coordinates11°28′10.7″N 78°07′10.3″E / 11.469639°N 78.119528°E / 11.469639; 78.119528
Dimensions
Length6.437 km (4.000 mi) N–S
Width4.828 km (3.000 mi) E–W
Area31.08009 km2 (12.00009 sq mi)
Naming
Native nameஅலவாய்மலை (Tamil)
English translationHalf Way Hill(அலவாய்மலை)
Geography
Map
LocationVennandur block, Athanur
Parent rangewhich is part of the Eastern Ghats
BiomeForests
Climbing
Easiest routeMDR-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 west 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.[citation needed]

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". Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Alavaimalai Subrayar Murugan Temple". Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.


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