Ayyavazhi

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Ayyavazhi அய்யாவழி (Tamil: "path of the father"), a Tamil monistic religion that originated in South India in the mid-19th century. The 'zhi' (ழி) in the word, 'Ayyavazhi', is a w: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: Ayyavazhi Worship Centers

• Thalaimaippathi
• Panchappathi
• Ayyavazhi/Pathis
• Nizhal Thangals

Chapter 3: Ayyavazhi Scripures

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

Chapter 4: History of Ayyavazhi

• 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: Ayyavazhi doctrine

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

Chapter 7: Ayyavazhi Festivals

• Ayya Vaikunda Avataram
• Thiru Eadu Vasippu
• Akila Thirunal

Chapter 8: Other religions

• w:Ayyavazhi
• w:Hinduism