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Ayya Vaikundar | |
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Ukara Pranava, Avatar of Narayana | |
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Other names | Ayya Narayanar, Siva Marugan |
Devanagari | अय्या वैकुण्टर |
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Predecessor | Krishna |
Abode | Vaikuntha |
Mantra | Ayya Siva siva siva siva Arahara Arahara |
Battles | Ongoing, Destruction of Kali. |
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Gender | Male |
Festivals | Ayya Vaikunda Avataram |
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Born | Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India. |
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Ayya Vaikundar (Tamil: அய்யா வைகுண்டர்) also known as Siva Narayana or Vaikunda Swami was the founder of the Ayyavazhi faith.[1] The Ayyavazhis believe him to be the first and foremost Purna avatar of Eka-Paran and the god Vishnu (Narayana).[2][3][4] As per Ayyavazhi mythology detailed in their scriptures, Ayya Vaikundar incarnated in 1833, when he rose from the sea of Tiruchendur in the mortal shell of Vaikundar.[5]
Ayya Vaikundar is a central character in the narratives and teaching of the Ayyavazhi scripture Akilathirattu Ammanai (Akilam).[6] The Ayyayazhis believe that he will be instrumental in the destruction of Kali and establishment of Dharma Yukam.[7][8][9] As per Ayyavazhi scriptures, Ayya Vaikundar is the supreme God in his own right.[10]
Most of the preachings and activities found in Akilam and other texts about the life of Ayya Vaikundar was documented historically[11] and detailed in critical contemporary sources externally as well.[12] Though the prime features of Ayya Vaikundar’s mission is revealed through Akilathirattu, he also teaches orally.[13] His oral teaching are compiled in the Books of Pathiram, Sivakanta Athikara Pathiram and Thingal Patham.[14] Though Akilam is directly against creating any form of organised religion or belief,[15] the teachings of Akilam and especially few books of Arul Nool form the basis of Ayyavazhi belief.[16] The birth anniversary of Ayya Vaikundar is celebrated as Ayya Vaikunda Avataram on the 20th of Masi[17] as per the Tamil Calendar (3 or 4 March C.E).
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