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• Ayyavazhi - History
• Ayyavazhi - Scriptures and holy places
• Ayyavazhi - Symbolism
• Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers
• Ayyavazhi - Pathis
• Ayyavazhi - Nizhal Thangals
• Ayyavazhi - Beliefs
• Ayyavazhi - Santror - The Subjects
• Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
• Ayyavazhi - God
• Ayyavazhi - Dualism in Ayyavazhi
• Ayyavazhi - Pantheism and Panentheism
• Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic and Exclusivistic Ideas
• Ayyavazhi - View on Gods
• Ayyavazhi - View on Scriptures
• Ayyavazhi - Ultimate Exclusivism
• Ayyavazhi - Shamanism
• Ayyavazhi - Mythology
• Ayyavazhi - Rituals
• Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
• Ayyavazhi - Identity of Ayyavazhi
• Ayyavazhi - New religious phenomenon

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Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - History, Ayyavazhi - Scriptures and holy places, Ayyavazhi - Symbolism, Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers, Ayyavazhi - Pathis, Ayyavazhi - Nizhal Thangals, Ayyavazhi - Beliefs, Ayyavazhi - Santror - The Subjects, Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition, Ayyavazhi - God, Ayyavazhi - Dualism in Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - Pantheism and Panentheism, Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic and Exclusivistic Ideas, Ayyavazhi - View on Gods, Ayyavazhi - View on Scriptures, Ayyavazhi - Ultimate Exclusivism, Ayyavazhi - Shamanism, Ayyavazhi - Mythology, Ayyavazhi - Rituals, Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula, Ayyavazhi - Identity of Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - New religious phenomenon

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Ayyavazhi worship was marked by simplicity. The character of simplicity emerged in Ayyavazhi in contrast to the obscurantism and the 'fearsome' aspects of elite and folk forms of worship. The prayers, conducted in Tamil, brought home the religious sentiment in a direct and simple manner. The minimum of rubrics involved, and their easy intelligibility, added to the simplicity factor. The communitarian aspect was yet another feature that distinguishes Ayyavazhi worship. The significance of this communitarian dimension needs to be unders ...

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Ayyavazhi is a religion originated in South India in the mid-nineteenth century. The religion and the philosophy of this religion is based on its scripture Akilattirattu Ammanai. Though it was not officially recognised it had came to be a recognisable phenomenon with rich mythology and a good number of followers around 1 million. It was one of the fast spreading religions of South India, especially in Tamil Nadu and in southern parts of Kerala. It has ...

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Eastern Religion, Eastern Religion - Hinduism, Eastern Religion - Ayyavazhi, Eastern Religion - Buddhism

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The religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi made its presence felt primarily by a movement of people accross the country, and their confluence around Ayya Vaikundar. A large number of people criss-crossing the country and their convergence around Vaikundar at Poovandanthoppe created an excitement in the country. The majority of those that participated in this religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi was from the subaltern section of the society. It was a great challenge right from the beginning stage of the development of Ayyavazhi, for the Christian mis ...

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Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - History, Ayyavazhi - Scriptures and holy places, Ayyavazhi - Symbolism, Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers, Ayyavazhi - Pathis, Ayyavazhi - Nizhal Thangals, Ayyavazhi - Beliefs, Ayyavazhi - Santror - The Subjects, Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition, Ayyavazhi - God, Ayyavazhi - Dualism in Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - Pantheism and Panentheism, Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic and Exclusivistic Ideas, Ayyavazhi - View on Gods, Ayyavazhi - View on Scriptures, Ayyavazhi - Ultimate Exclusivism, Ayyavazhi - Shamanism, Ayyavazhi - Mythology, Ayyavazhi - Rituals, Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula, Ayyavazhi - Identity of Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - New religious phenomenon

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The religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi made its presence felt primarily by a movement of people across the country, and their confluence around Ayya Vaikundar. A large number of people criss-crossing the country and their convergence around Vaikundar at Poovandanthoppe created an excitement in the country. The majority of those that participated in this religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi was from the subaltern section of the society. It was a great challenge right from the beginning stage of the development of Ayyavazhi, for the Christian miss ...

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Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - History, Ayyavazhi - Scriptures and holy places, Ayyavazhi - Symbolism, Ayyavazhi - Worship centers, Ayyavazhi - Pathis, Ayyavazhi - Nizhal Thangals, Ayyavazhi - Beliefs, Ayyavazhi - Santror - The Subjects, Ayyavazhi - Dharmic definition, Ayyavazhi - God, Ayyavazhi - Dualism in Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - Pantheism and panentheism, Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic and exclusivistic ideas, Ayyavazhi - View on gods, Ayyavazhi - View on scriptures, Ayyavazhi - Ultimate exclusivism, Ayyavazhi - Shamanism, Ayyavazhi - Mythology, Ayyavazhi - Rituals, Ayyavazhi - The utopian formula, Ayyavazhi - Identity of Ayyavazhi, Ayyavazhi - New religious phenomenon

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Ayyavazhi mythology is the mythology of the growing South Indian religious faith and officially an offshoot of Hinduism known as Ayyavazhi. The main source of Ayyavazhi mythology is the Ayyavazhi scripture, Akilattirattu Ammanai, and its supplement, Arul Nool. The Akilattirattu Ammanai is a recitation by Mayon (the Tamil name for Vishnu, or Lord Narayana) to his consort Lakshmi. It is divided into three sections: pre-incarnational e ...

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• Ayyavazhi mythology - Pre-incarnational events
• Ayyavazhi mythology - The first six Yugas
• Ayyavazhi mythology - The Santror
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Kalineesan Kali Yuga and Kalimayai
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Thirumal in Thiruvananthapuram
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Incarnational events
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Preparing for incarnation
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Mayon — on the identity of his people
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Final admonition through Thiruvasakam
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Deciding to incarnate as Vaikundar
• Ayyavazhi mythology - The incarnation
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Post-incarnational events
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Vaikundar's emergence out of the sea
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Vaikundar's journey to Detchanam
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Tavam
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Burning of the demons
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Seizing the power of magic witchcraft sorcery trickery etc.
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Exhortations
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Vaikundar's trial
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Thuvayal Thavasu
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Marriage with the Seven Virgins
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Festivals and celebrations
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Vaikundar as the Reigning King
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Marriage with the Deities
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Ascending to Vaikundam the abode of Thirumal
• Ayyavazhi mythology - Dharma Yukam [The final victory]

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A general view of Ayyavazhi may seem make it similar to, or serves as an offshoot of, Hinduism. But in regards to religious practices, belief, and sociology, Ayyavazhi differs from traditional Hinduism. Hindu's view Vedas, rather than the Akilam, as Books of Perfection. Ayyavazhi also believe they were, (but not rather than Akilam) at one point, but feel they were corrupted by later, and that Kaliyan bought the Vedas as a Boon and so all the Previous religious books including Agamas and Puranas lost their Substances, and so Akilattira ...

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• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Differences between Ayyavazhi and Hinduism
• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Religious Practices
• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Beliefs
• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Sociology
• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Similarities between Ayyavazhi and Hinduism
• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Religious Practices
• Ayyavazhi and Hinduism - Theology

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• Ayyavazhi publications - Tamil
• Ayyavazhi publications - Yearly
• Ayyavazhi publications - Monthly
• Ayyavazhi publications - Weekly
• Ayyavazhi publications - Other Publications
• Ayyavazhi publications - Malayalam
• Ayyavazhi publications - English

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The worship centers of Ayyavazhi include Pathis and Nizhal Thangals. There are more than 7,000 worship centers of Ayyavazhi throughout South India. See also. List of Ayyavazhi-related articles ...

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• Ayyavazhi theology - Ayya Vaikundar as the incarnation of Mayon
• Ayyavazhi theology - Ayya Vaikundar as the supreme deity
• Ayyavazhi theology - Belief in the return of Ayya Vaikundar
• Ayyavazhi theology - Kali or Kalimayai
• Ayyavazhi theology - Belief in fate and curse
• Ayyavazhi theology - Belief in final judgement
• Ayyavazhi theology - Belief in attaining Vaikundam
• Ayyavazhi theology - Belief in the dawn of Dharma Yukam

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There are a good number of religious organisations in Ayyavazhi religion across South India. List of Ayyavazhi organisations - List. Ayya Vaikundar Thirukkudumbam Vaikundar Anbar Sangam, Paraikkode Vaikundar Anbar Sangam, Punniyam Ayyavazhi Makkal Iyakkam Vaikundar Seva Sangam ...

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• List of Ayyavazhi organisations - List

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• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Vegetarianism
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Muttirikkinaru and Muttirippatham
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Thirunamam
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Wearing of headgear during worship
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Healing diseases
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Anna Dharmam Charity on Food
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Panividai
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Patippu Pattu Pothippu The Prayers
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Offering of Churul
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Worship in front of a mirror
• Ayyavazhi religious practices - Congregational Worship

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Ayyavazhi, a Tamil Hindu sect originating from South India, is mentioned in a number of reports by Christian missionaries in the 19th century. In some of these reports, it is claimed that Ayyavazhi is an anti-Christian religious phenomenon. The following quotations are taken from G. Patrick's book "Religion and Subaltern Agency". Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - Reports of the London Mission Society. Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1838. One part ...

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• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - Reports of the London Mission Society
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1838
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1843
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1847
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1858
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1872
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1892
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - Reports of the Nagercoil Mission District
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1864
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1866
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - Reports of Kottaram Mission District
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1871
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - Reports of the Santhapooram District
• Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1858

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• Ayyavazhi Trinity - The Soul
• Ayyavazhi Trinity - The Spirit
• Ayyavazhi Trinity - The Body

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Ekam is the term used in Akilattirattu Ammanai the holy book of Ayyavazhi to represent The Ultimate Oneness, and in Thiruvasakam - 2 it was stated that it was from this Ekam all this objects including the separate Godheads, Devas, Asuras etc of the Universe formed. Ekam is akin to the concept of Brahman in Advaita philosophy and Smarta theology. See also. List of Ayyavazhi-related articles ...

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Vibhishana (Sanskrit: विभीषण्, vibhīśań) is a Hindu mythological character in the epic Ramayana. He is portrayed as the brother of Ravana. He was of a noble character and advised Ravana, who kidnapped and abducted Sita, to return her to Rama. When his brother did not listen to his adivce, Vibishana went to Rama and joined him. Later, when Rama defeated Ravana, Rama coronated Vibishana as the king of Lanka. Vibhishana was an individual, who possessed Sattvic Guna. From the time of his early childhood, he ...

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• Vibhishana - Vibushana in Ayyavazhi

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Kaliyan was the sixth fragment of Kroni, the primordial Manifestation of Evil according to Akilattirattu Ammanai the Holy book of Ayyavazhi. Since Kaliyan as illusion spread into the minds of the Human Beings of the World, the boons claimed by him came into the world through the activities of human beings. As a whole, in human life Kali translates as "Materialism" or life for the sake of the body. The boons claimed by Kaliyan are: The Crown, Chakram and features of Thirumal. Sacred ash of Sivan. Birth of Brahmi ...

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• Akilattirattu Ammanai - History
• Akilattirattu Ammanai - Style
• Akilattirattu Ammanai - Sections

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Eastern religion refers to religions that are mostly either Indian or Chinese in origin: The Dharma faiths of Hinduism, Ayyavazhi, Jainism and Buddhism; and the Chinese religious philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism. This grouping also includes other religions, most notably Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan. Eastern Religion - Hinduism. Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma, Wiktionary:Sanatana Dharma and Vaidika-Dharma, Wikitionary:Vaidika-D ...

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• Eastern Religion - Hinduism
• Eastern Religion - Ayyavazhi
• Eastern Religion - Buddhism

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