Alavaimalai

Alavaimalai (அலவாய்மலை) 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

 * 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