Alavaimalai


Alavaimalai 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 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