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Swamithoppe Pathi (Tamil: சுவாமிதோப்பு பதி), Swamithoppu-pathi, Manavai-pathi, Thamarai-pathi or Thalaimaippathi [Thalaimai (chief) + pathi] is the primary pathi of the Ayyavazhi, the head of all Worship centers of Ayyavazhi, and the place where Ayya Vaikundar is said to have performed the Tavam. Ayyavazhi (aiavəɻɪ( Tamil:அய்யாவழி Ayyavali - "Path of the father") is a dharmic belief system that originated Ayyavazhi theology is the Theology of a South Indian religious faith and officially an offshoot of Hinduism known as Ayyavazhi. Ekam Tamil: ஏகம் - "the supreme oneness" is the term used in Akilattirattu Ammanai, the holy book of Ayyavazhi, to represent The Brahma is the Hindu god ( deva) of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. For other meanings see Vishnu (disambiguation. Vishnu ( IAST viṣṇu Devanagari विष्णु (honorific Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign According to the Ayyavazhi religion the Ayyavazhi Trinity is the incarnation of God in the current stage of world development ( Kali Yukam) The Akilattirattu Ammanai and Arul Nool are the scriptures of Ayyavazhi. The Akilam one is the first among the seventeen parts of Akilattirattu Ammanai, the religious book of Ayyavazhi. Akilam Two is the second among the seventeen parts of Akilattirattu Ammanai, the scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Akilam three is the third among the seventeen parts of the religious book Akilattirattu Ammanai of Ayyavazhi religion Akilam four is the fourth section of Akilattirattu Ammanai, the primary scripture of Ayyavazhi. Akilam Five is the fifth section of Akilam, which is the primary scripture of Ayyavazhi. Akilam six is the sixth section of Akilam, the primary holy text of Ayyavazhi. The Akilam seven is the seventh sub-section of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Akilam eight is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai, the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, a religion of India. The Akilam nine is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Akilam ten is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India. The Akilam eleven is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India. The Akilam twelve is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India. 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 The Akilam fourteen is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India The Akilam fifteen is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai which was the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Akilam sixteen is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India The Akilam seventeen is one of the sub-sections of Akilattirattu Ammanai the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi, one of the fastest growing religions of India The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a Holy script of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a Holy script of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a Holy script of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect The Nadutheervai (judgement + Ula (journey The journey to final judgement is a part of Arul Nool, one among the sources of Ayyavazhi mythology The Pothippu is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool which was the secondary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Saattu Neettolai is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool. The Patthiram is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool. The author of the content is unknown The Panchadevar Urppatthi is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool. The Sivakanta Athikarappatthiram is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool which was the secondary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Thingal patham is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool which was the secondary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Saptha Kannimar Padal is one of the sub-sections of Arul Nool which was the secondary scripture of Ayyavazhi. The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a Holy script of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect The holy places of Ayyavazhi includes the following Primary Pathis Swamithope pathi Ambala Pathi Mutta Pathi Ambala Pathi (அம்பல பதி also called as Pallathu pathi or Moolakunda pathi is one of the primary pathi of the Ayyavazhi, and the second Mutta Pathi ( Tamil:முட்ட பதி is one of the Pancha pathi, which are the primary centers for worship of the Ayyavazhi. Thamaraikulam Pathi ( Tamil:தாமரைகுளம் பதி is one among the Pancha pathi, the five holy places of Ayyavazhi. Poo Pathi (பூப்பதி is one among the Pancha pathi, which are the primary worship centers and holi places of Ayyavazhi. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational Vakaippathi, one among the Panchappathis is a holy site for the People of Ayyavazhi. Avathara Pathi is a phrase in Tamil which represents 'The place where God incarnates' Nizhal Thangal ( Tamil:நிழல் தாங்கல்; also called Inai Thangals) is a simple temple This Nizhal Thangal is situated 3 km west to Swamithope. There was a zeouse devotee for Vaikundar during his period This Thangal of Agastheeswaram was the second among the Primary Nizhal Thangals This Thangal of Paloor was the third among the Primary Nizhal Thangals This Thangal of Sundavilai was the fourth among the Primary Nizhal Thangals Very little information was know regarding the history of this thangal This Thangal of Vadalivilai was the fifth among the Primary Nizhal Thangals This Thangal of Kadambankulam was the sixth among the Primary Nizhal Thangals This Thangal of Pambankulam was the seventh among the Primary Nizhal Thangals Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Advaita Vedanta ( IAST Advaita Vedānta; Sanskrit अद्वैत वेदान्त əd̪vait̪ə veːd̪ɑːnt̪ə is a sub-school of the Smartism (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit) is a denomination of the Hindu Shaivism, also spelled "Saivism" names the oldest of the four sects of Hinduism. Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism, distinguished from other schools by its worship of Vishnu or its associated avatars principally as Rama and This is an article comparing the Beliefs Mythology, Theology, Rituals etc of Ayyavazhi and Hinduism. Ayyavazhi, a belief system originating from South India, is mentioned in a number of reports by Christian missionaries in the 19th century Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational Ayyavazhi (aiavəɻɪ( Tamil:அய்யாவழி Ayyavali - "Path of the father") is a dharmic belief system that originated The Pathis and Nizhal Thangals, are centers of worship and religious learning for the followers of Ayyavazhi which are established in different parts of Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign According to Akilattirattu Ammanai, For ten months Ayya Vaikundar revealed to the people all about the past present and future in the form of songs Religiously Swamithope is considered primary among the Pancha pathi and is the important place where most of the incarnational activities of Vaikundar took place.
According to Ayyavazhi legends, Ayya Vaikundar, an incarnation of Lord Narayana, carried out his tavam at Poovantanthoppe, attracting many followers from across India. Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign Narayana ( Sanskrit: नारायण nārāyaṇa) or Narayan is an important Sanskrit name for Vishnu, and in many contemporary Tapas ( tápas) in Sanskrit means "heat" In Vedic religion and Hinduism, it is used figuratively denoting spiritual suffering Poovantanthoppe is the former name of Swamithope. This name was because the present day Swamithoppe was then the grove of Poovandar a land lord India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country [1] On his death Ayya Vaikundar was believed to be interred there, and the square-shaped Swamithoppu-pathi was constructed enveloping him. The holy book Akilathirattu ammanai of Ayyavazhi refers to the temple as "Thoppuppathi".
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As per Akilam, Ayya Vaikundar was incarnated from the Sea, and after providing rules and regulations to God-heads, came to Detchanam (Swamithoppe) and performed Tavam for six years in the place which was now known as Vatakku Vasal in Swamithoppe. Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign Ayya Vaikundar was the incarnation of Ekam according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, the religious text of Ayyavazhi and the source of Ayyavazhi mythology Detchanam literally means South or the land of south. It is also used to represent the Deccan Plateau and south India. According to Akilattirattu Ammanai, For ten months Ayya Vaikundar revealed to the people all about the past present and future in the form of songs Vatakku Vasal (which means "north entrance" is the north entrance of Swamithoppe Pathi. Then when the Kalineesan came to arrest him he went once again in to the sea at Muttappathi and after that (in Tamil called the Vinchai), he returned Swamithoppe, from where he was arrested. Kalineesan is someone who was caught by Kalimayai (not to be confused with the Hindu deity according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, the source of Ayyavazhi Mutta Pathi ( Tamil:முட்ட பதி is one of the Pancha pathi, which are the primary centers for worship of the Ayyavazhi. In the literature of Hinduism Vinchai are proclamations and instructions to the newly born child Vaikundar by his father Narayana, also known as Vishnu one of the three godheads [2]
Then after his trial he was carried in a Vahana by his devotees to Swamithoppe where he incinerated the evil spirits and unified the Seven Virgins with himself. Vâhana or a Hindu vehicle, sometimes called a mount, is an animal mythical entity or Chimera (or sometimes a divine attribute closely Then after the marriage with the deities in Ambalappathi he returned to Swamithoppe. Ambala Pathi (அம்பல பதி also called as Pallathu pathi or Moolakunda pathi is one of the primary pathi of the Ayyavazhi, and the second
According to Akilattirattu Ammanai, Swamithoppe is the only place Narayana (Vaikundar) slept (in Tamil: Pallikolluthal) after the incarnation. Narayana ( Sanskrit: नारायण nārāyaṇa) or Narayan is an important Sanskrit name for Vishnu, and in many contemporary Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign Then he send 700 families to Thuvayal Thavasu to Vakaippathi and organised festivals and celebrations. Thuvayal Thavasu, literally washing Penance, was a siginificant Religious event that took place in the 19th century Vakaippathi, one among the Panchappathis is a holy site for the People of Ayyavazhi. And after all the Avathara Ekanais he attained Vaikundam and his physical body was interred in the place which is now the Palliyarai of Swamithoppe. Vaikunta (Sanskrit वैकुण्ठम् or Paramapadham is the abode of Lord Vishnu. Palliyarai(Palli+(Araiis a Tamil word used for the Sanctum Sanctoram in Hindu temples [3]
The Palliyarai contains two oil lamps (kuthuvilakku), an elunetru, and a large mirror. An oil lamp is a simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a fuel source Elunetru was the term used to denote the object placed in the sanctum sactorium of the worship centres of Ayyavazhi. On a raised pedestal, covered with kavi cloth, the temple also preserves some articles believed to have been used by Ayya Vaikuntar, including a rattan cane (perampu) and a pair of wooden sandals. Rattan (from the Malay rotan) is the name for the roughly six hundred Species of palms in the tribe Calameae, native to tropical The Palliyarai is surrounded by inner corridors.
There is a fifty-five feet tall Flagmast at a distance of 50 feet from Palliyarai. Palliyarai(Palli+(Araiis a Tamil word used for the Sanctum Sanctoram in Hindu temples And in north of flagmast there is a Unpanpurai. Here, they cook the food and distribute it to the devotees. There is a common well some 300 meters from the main Pathi. Akilattirattu Ammanai states that all the eighteen castes take baths from that well. It was considered sacred to bathe in and to drink the water from that well. Then there found a Paal Kinaru, in the extreme east, Vatakku Vasal in the north and Sivaye Medai, which is also called Karuda medai in the west of Palliyarai. Vatakku Vasal (which means "north entrance" is the north entrance of Swamithoppe Pathi. Then all these were surrounded by outer corridors. There is a bell tower above the spot where Vaikundar performed the Tavam. Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign Tapas ( tápas) in Sanskrit means "heat" In Vedic religion and Hinduism, it is used figuratively denoting spiritual suffering
The main celebration of Swamithoppe includes Kodiyettru Thirunal, which was celebrated thrice in a year during the Tamil months of Vaikasi, Aavani, Thai. Kodiyettru Thirunal is the festival celebrated in Swamithoppepathi for eleven days by the followers of the Ayyavazhi. It startes with Kodiyetrru (flag hoisting) and ends on the eleventh day with Car procession. People from different parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala took part in this festival. Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India. Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; [4] [5][6] [7] Then the Thiru Eadu Vasippu, the Seventeen day festival, in which the whole contents of Akilattirattu Ammanai where read melodiously. Thiru Eadu Vasippu is the festival celebrated in the worship centers of Ayyavazhi. It was celebrated during the Tamil month of Karthigai, the month at which it was written by Hari Gopalan Citar. According to Akilattirattu Ammanai, the scripture of the Ayyavazhi religion Ayya Vaikundar, the Incarnation of God in Kali Yukam, has five Seedar
As per the instructions in Akilam, the Swamithope pathi conducts daily festival (i. e) every day is considered as a festival day. So the ritual practices conducted during festival days are conducted here through out the whole year, though not in a grand scale as during the other festivals.
The daily Panividai starts very early in the morning. Ayyavazhi rituals says about the religious practices prevalent among the followers of Ayyavazhi. Everyday, around 3 O’ clock the Payyans and the people staying at the temple go to Muthirikkinaru and take a holy bath. Muthiri kinaru ( Tamil:முத்திரி கிணறு Muthiri (affixing the seal + Kinaru (well means "The sealed well" Then, they return to the Pathi and start the panividai. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational The Payyan chant Ukappatippu, and the devotees repeat it. Payyan dynasty is a family which manage and administer Swamithope pathi, the head quarters of Ayyavazhi. The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a Holy script of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect Then, they open the door of sanctum sanctorum. It is considered sanctifying to witness this scene with the sounding of a dozen temple bells and conch. Then, there is the Vahana pavani.
Vahana pavani comes around the temple and along the four car streets, first through the Santhana Veethi and then through Ratha Veethi. Temple cars are Chariots used to carry idols of Hindu gods. The car pulling is usually on festival days where many folks pull the cart The Nithiyapal is prepared daily and offered to Ayya Vaikundar ritually. Ayya Vaikundar (அய்யா வைகுண்டர் according to Akilattirattu Ammanai, a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu (father sovereign It was the only food Ayya believed to be ate when in human form at Swamithoppe. This offering is done daily. The descendants of Podukutty, the first Pattathu Ayya of Payyan dynasty, prepare this daily at the Pathi. Payyan dynasty is a family which manage and administer Swamithope pathi, the head quarters of Ayyavazhi. Payyan dynasty is a family which manage and administer Swamithope pathi, the head quarters of Ayyavazhi. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational Thavanaipal, a gruel prepared with rice and green gram, is distributed to the devotees.
The Noon Panividai starts around 11 O’ clock. Ayyavazhi rituals says about the religious practices prevalent among the followers of Ayyavazhi. Daily Ucchipatippu is chanted. The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a Holy script of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect The devotees will repeat it and Thavanaipal is distributed to the devotees. One Sundays, large number of people from far and near come over here to participate in the Ucchipatippu.
In the evening, panividai starts around 5 O’ clock. According to Akilattirattu Ammanai, For ten months Ayya Vaikundar revealed to the people all about the past present and future in the form of songs The door of the sanctum sanctorum is opened amidst the sound of the temple bells and Conch. A conch (pronounced in the USA as "konk" or "konch" ˈkɒŋk or /ˈkɒntʃ/ is one of a number of different Species Then, the Payyan would chant ukappatippu. Those followers who congregate for the evening panividai would repeat this. Then, there will be vahana panividai. The Vahana is taken around the temple as well as the four car streets. After this, there will be Annadharmam.
This is the daily routine of Swamithoppe pathi. Swamithoppe Pathi ( Tamil:சுவாமிதோப்பு பதி Swamithoppu-pathi, Manavai-pathi, Thamarai-pathi or Thalaimaippathi One can have a worship at any time of the day in this temple.
The most important festival is Ayya Vaikunda Avataram, the day at which Ayya Vaikundar incarnated from the sea at Tiruchendur. The Ayya Vaikunda Avataram ( Tamil: அய்யா வைகுண்ட அவதாரம் - Incarnation of Vaikundar) is a festival celebrated by the followers WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> This article about the town of Thiruchendur Though many worship centers including other Pathis conduct celebrations during this festival, it is considered sacred to visit Swamithoppe on this day. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational So on this day Swamithoppe will get populated with the nation-wide Ayyavazhi followers. Ayyavazhi (aiavəɻɪ( Tamil:அய்யாவழி Ayyavali - "Path of the father") is a dharmic belief system that originated
This is the largest festival conducted in Swamithope pathi. Several processions were held on that day which starts from different places including Thiruchendur and Thiruvananthapuram and ends at Swamithoppe. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> This article about the town of Thiruchendur Thiruvananthapuram ( Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം Tiruvanantapuraṁ) also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Swamithope (alternate spelling Swamithoppe) is the name of a town that lies southeast of the City of
Swamithoppe Pathi is the headquarters of the five pathis of Ayyavazhi, and its geographical focal point. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational Pancha pathi பஞ்ச பதி ( Tamil: The five abodes of God) are the five important pilgrim centers of Ayyavazhi. Ayyavazhi (aiavəɻɪ( Tamil:அய்யாவழி Ayyavali - "Path of the father") is a dharmic belief system that originated Swamithoppe Pathi, is located in the town of Swamithope, which lies southeast of the City of Nagercoil, the head quarters (capital) of the District of Kanyakumari in the State of Tamil Nadu at the extreme southern tip of India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Swamithope (alternate spelling Swamithoppe) is the name of a town that lies southeast of the City of WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nagercoil (Tamil நாகர்கோவில் is a city and it is the Http//en Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India. Swamithope lies about half-way between the Cities of Nagercoil and Kanniyakumari on the Eathancaud-Manakkudi road. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Swamithope (alternate spelling Swamithoppe) is the name of a town that lies southeast of the City of WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nagercoil (Tamil நாகர்கோவில் is a city and it is the Http//en
This Pathi lies northern most to all other Pathis within Pancha pathi. Pathi ( Tamil:பதி - "The place where God is" is the name asserted to the primary centres of congregational Pancha pathi பஞ்ச பதி ( Tamil: The five abodes of God) are the five important pilgrim centers of Ayyavazhi. Nagercoil (12km) is the nearest Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram (94km) is the nearest International Airport. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nagercoil (Tamil நாகர்கோவில் is a city and it is the Http//en Thiruvananthapuram ( Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം Tiruvanantapuraṁ) also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Town buses are available to Swamithope from Nagercoil and Kanyakumari. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Nagercoil (Tamil நாகர்கோவில் is a city and it is the Http//en