What is Ayyavazhi?
Q: What is Ayyavazhi?
A: Ayyavazhi is a Hindu denomination with one god that started in South India in the middle of the 19th century.
Q: What does the 'zhi' (ழி) in the word, 'Ayyavazhi', mean?
A: The 'zhi' (ழி) in the word, 'Ayyavazhi', is a retroflex, ri.
Q: Where is Ayyavazhi most widespread?
A: Ayyavazhi is most widespread in Tamil Nadu's southern districts of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi district and some parts of Kerala.
Q: Is Ayyavazhi considered to be part of Hinduism?
A: Yes, officially Ayyavazhi is considered as a branch of Hinduism.
Q: What are the religious texts associated with this faith?
A: The religious texts associated with this faith are Akilattirattu Ammanai and Arul Nool.
Q: Who founded this religion?
A: This religion was founded based on the teachings of Ayya Vaikundar.
Q: Do followers consider themselves different from Hindusim?
A: No, most followers do not regard themselves as different from Hinduism.
