Alavattaman Temple - Rajkilpakkam, Chennai

On the border between two villages, Rajkilpakkam and Sembakkam, on 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 added in the last 20-30 years.


The sanctum enshrines Alavattamman. She has four arms and is found in a sitting posture.

At the entrance, the idols of Ganesh and Kartikeya are found.

The prakara is vast and has few holy trees. The stone representation of Sapta Matas is found in the prakara.

There is a colossal tank located outside the temple. It is one of the biggest tanks in this neighborhood.

Happy travelling.




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  1. Visited this place today morning. The priest (middle aged guy wearing spectacles) seems to be a caste fanatic. He treats others with disrespect, and doesn't do justice to his service. Find him speaking foul languages while serving God. Anyway, my experience was like s##t, and would recommend to anyone wanting sh#ty treatment.

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