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unusual facts about Ayyavazhi



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Akilam seven

However Akilam eight, the following section at the end of which the Ayyavazhi and Hindu myths disassociate is treated with higher importance than this.

Ayya

Ayya Vaikundar, Ayya, reference to the deva, Vaikundar, believed to be the incarnation of Trimurthi in Ayyavazhi

Ayya Vaikunda Avataram (Incarnation of Vaikundar), Hindu festival celebrated by followers of Ayyavazhi on the 20th day of Tamil Month of Masi

Ayyavazhi and Hinduism

In Ayyavazhi Thottu Namam means "wearing Thirunamam with a personal touch", which means the Panivedaiyalar will bestow the Thirunamam by touching the forehead of the devotees.

Ayyavazhi beliefs

A belief in the dawn of Dharma Yukam (a futuristic aeon characterized by the ideal of Dharmam, as explained below) seems to have influenced the tradition of Ayyavazhi from its earlier days.

Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries

On the Ayyavazhi religion, the report says that "multitudes of people flocked to him from all parts of Travancore and Tinnevelly." (p. 71)

Ayyavazhi rituals

Ayyavazhi does not have the idea of 'giving offerings' but only 'giving Churul’ This is also one of the significant practices of Ayyavazhi.

Etymology of Ayyavazhi

They, however, recognise Ayyavazhi as an alternate religious phenomenon against or outside Hinduism.

Upper World

the Seven Logas or Upper Worlds of Ayyavazhi (a Hindu sect) mythology


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