Alavaimalai
Alavaimalai(Tamil: அலவாய்மலை) [1] is a hill in Vennandur block, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu state, India.
| Alavaimalai | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of Vennandur block, view of Ponsorimalai and beyond that view of Kanjamalai from Alavaimalai | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 937 m (3,074 ft) |
| Coordinates | 11°28′10.7″N 78°07′10.3″E |
| 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 | |
| Native name | அலவாய்மலை (Tamil) |
| English translation | Half Way Hill(அலவாய்மலை) |
| 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. |
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.
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
- "Alavaimalai". Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- "Alavaimalai Subrayar Murugan Temple". Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
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