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.^{[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

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