The Akilam thirteen is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India. Ayyavazhi (aiavəɻɪ( Tamil:அய்யாவழி Ayyavali - "Path of the father") is a dharmic belief system that originated India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
This part contains the events of the Arrest of Vaikundar, the Katuvai Sothanai and release of Vaikundar etc. Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign Katuvai Sothanai, in Tamil means Trial with Tiger This is an important event in Ayyavazhi mythology tells us about the happenings that took place when Ayya Vaikundar . .