Ayyavazhi
Sign in to saveAyyavazhi (, Ayyāvaḻi , ) is a Hindu denomination that originated in South India during the 19th century.
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- Etymology and history
- Scriptures and holy places
- Symbolism
- Teachings and impact
- Worship centers
- Ethics
- Religious studies
- Theology
- Festivals and rituals
- Inclusiveness and exclusivity
- Mythology
- Santror and Dharma yukam
- Relation with Hinduism
- Phenomenology
- Social structure
- See also
- Notes and references
- Bibliography
- External links
Ayyavazhi (, Ayyāvaḻi , ) is a Hindu denomination that originated in South India during the 19th century.
Ayyavazhi is centered on the life and preachings of Ayya Vaikundar; its ideas and philosophy are based on the holy texts Akilathirattu Ammanai and Arul Nool. Accordingly, Ayya Vaikundar was the Purna avatar of Narayana. Ayyavazhi shares many ideas with Hinduism in its beliefs and practice, but differs considerably in its concepts of good and evil and dharma. Ayyavazhi is classified as a dharmic belief because of its central focus on dharma.