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Ayyavazhi

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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.


Contents

Front Matter

  1. Introduction

Section 1: The Essence of Ayyavazhi

  1. Ekam
  2. Ayya Vaikundar
  3. Sivam
  4. Sakthi
  5. Narayana

Section 2: Worship Centers

  1. Thalaimaippathi
  2. Panchappathi
  3. Pathis
  4. Nizhal Thangals

Section 3: Scriptures

  1. Akilattirattu Ammanai
  2. Arul Nool
  3. Ayyavazhi Prayers
  4. Religious Characters

Section 4: History

  1. History of Ayyavazhi
  2. History of Pathis
  3. History of Nizhal Thangals

Section 5: Philosophical Concepts

  1. Philosophy of Akilattirattu Ammanai
  2. Eight Yugas
  3. Avatars
  4. Kroni

Section 6: Theology

  1. Monism
  2. Panentheism
  3. Formation of Species

Section 7: Doctrine

  1. Incarnation of Vaikundar
  2. Vinchai, Thirukkalyanam and Dharma Yukam
  3. Other teachings and debates

Section 7: Festivals

  1. Ayya Vaikunda Avataram
  2. Thiru Eadu Vasippu
  3. Akila Thirunal