Akilam sixteen
Encyclopedia
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
.
This part contains the events of Vaikundar's symbolic marriages with the Seven deities.
Akilattirattu Ammanai
Akilathirattu Ammanai , also called Thiru Edu , is the main religious text of the Tamil belief system Ayyavazhi...
the Primary scripture of Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi is a dharmic belief system that originated in South India in the 19th century. It is cited as an independent monistic religion by several newspapers, government reports and academic researchers. In Indian censuses, however, the majority of its followers declare themselves as Hindus...
, one of the fastest growing religions of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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This part contains the events of Vaikundar's symbolic marriages with the Seven deities.