In the border between two village, Rajkilpakkam and Sembakkam, at the southern outskirts of Chennai city, Alavattamman Temple is located.
Alavattam is considered as the Grama devta (village deity). The original temple must be at least 200 years old. The temple walls were built in 1932 as per an inscription. The tower and the front side mandap were later added in the last 20-30 years.
The sanctum enshrines Alavattamman. She has four arms and is found in the sitting posture.
At the entrance, the idols of Ganesh and Kartikeya are found.
The prakara is wide and has few holy trees. The stone representation of Sapta Matas is found in the prakara.
There is a huge tank located outside the temple. It is one of the biggest tanks in this neighborhood.
Happy travelling.
Alavattam is considered as the Grama devta (village deity). The original temple must be at least 200 years old. The temple walls were built in 1932 as per an inscription. The tower and the front side mandap were later added in the last 20-30 years.
The sanctum enshrines Alavattamman. She has four arms and is found in the sitting posture.
At the entrance, the idols of Ganesh and Kartikeya are found.
The prakara is wide and has few holy trees. The stone representation of Sapta Matas is found in the prakara.
There is a huge tank located outside the temple. It is one of the biggest tanks in this neighborhood.
Happy travelling.
