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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.
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Contents
Front Matter
Introduction
Section 1: The Essence of Ayyavazhi
/Ekam/
/Ayya Vaikundar/
/Sivam/
/Sakthi/
/Narayana/
Section 2: Worship Centers
/Thalaimaippathi/
/Panchappathi/
/Pathis/
/Nizhal Thangals/
Section 3: Scriptures
/Akilattirattu Ammanai/
/Arul Nool/
/Ayyavazhi Prayers/
/Religious Characters/
Section 4: History
/History of Ayyavazhi/
/History of Pathis/
/History of Nizhal Thangals/
Section 5: Philosophical Concepts
/Philosophy of Akilattirattu Ammanai/
/Eight Yugas/
/Avatars/
/Kroni/
Section 6: Theology
/Monism/
/Panentheism/
/Formation of Species/
Section 7: Doctrine
/Incarnation of Vaikundar/
/Vinchai, Thirukkalyanam and Dharma Yukam/
/Other teachings and debates/
Section 7: Festivals
Ayya Vaikunda Avataram
Thiru Eadu Vasippu
Akila Thirunal