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.

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