Ayyavazhi

Ayyavazhi அய்யாவழி (Tamil: "path of the father") is a Tamil monistic religion that originated in South India in the mid-19th century. The 'zhi' (ழி) in the word, 'Ayyavazhi', is a retroflex, ri. Though Ayyavazhi has not received official recognition, it has transformed itself into a distinctive religious phenomenon, making its presence felt in India's southern districts of Tamil Nadu.

Chapter 1: The Essence of Ayyavazhi

• Introduction
• Ekam
• Ayya Vaikundar
• Sivam
• Sakthi
• Narayana

Chapter 2: Worship Centers

• Thalaimaippathi
• Panchappathi
• Pathis
• Nizhal Thangals

Chapter 3: Scriptures

• Akilattirattu Ammanai
• Arul Nool
• Ayyavazhi Prayers
• Religious Characters

Chapter 4: History

• History of Ayyavazhi
• History of Pathis
• History of Nizhal Thangals

Chapter 5: Philosophical Concepts

• Philosophy of Akilattirattu Ammanai
• Eight Yugas
• Avatars
• Kroni

Chapter 6: Theology

• Monism
• Panentheism
• Formation of Species

Chapter 7: Doctrine

• Incarnation of Vaikundar
• Vinchai, Thirukkalyanam and Dharma Yukam
• Other teachings and debates

Chapter 7: Festivals

• Ayya Vaikunda Avataram
• Thiru Eadu Vasippu
• Akila Thirunal