Avatharappathi
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Avathara Pathi is a phrase in Tamil
which represents 'The place where God incarnates'. The Avathara Pathi is one among the holy places of the religion of Ayyavazhi
,(see: Ayyavazhi Holy Sites
) which had been erected in Thiruchendur
. Avathara Pathi is located half-a-mile south to the Murugan Temple, in the sea-shore.
According to Akilattirattu Ammanai
(the holy text of Ayyavazhi
) Lord Narayana was incarnated as Ayya Vaikundar
in the sea and Lord Vaikundar arose from the sea at this place. In honour of this event the Avatharappathi is erected there. This was not included in Panchappathi and also not recognized as a Pathi
by Ayya Vaikundar
. Also some argue that, as it was not recognized as a Pathi by Ayya Vaikundar it should not be called a Pathi. Also, Akilattirattu Ammanai or Arul Nool
don't mention it.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
which represents 'The place where God incarnates'. The Avathara Pathi is one among the holy places of the religion 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...
,(see: Ayyavazhi Holy Sites
Ayyavazhi holy sites
The holy places of Ayyavazhi includes the followingPrimary Pathis# Swamithope pathi# Ambala Pathi# Mutta Pathi# Thamaraikulam Pathi# Poo PathiOther Pathis# Vaikunda pathi# Vakai Pathi# Avathara PathiPrimary Thangals...
) which had been erected in Thiruchendur
Thiruchendur
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga and one of the Arupadaiveedu of Lord Muruga. It is located in the small town of Thiruchendur in the district of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 55 km south-east of Tirunelveli, 40 km from Tuticorin and 75 km...
. Avathara Pathi is located half-a-mile south to the Murugan Temple, in the sea-shore.
According to Akilattirattu Ammanai
Akilattirattu Ammanai
Akilathirattu Ammanai , also called Thiru Edu , is the main religious text of the Tamil belief system Ayyavazhi...
(the holy text 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...
) Lord Narayana was incarnated as Ayya Vaikundar
Ayya Vaikundar
Ayya Vaikundar , according to Akilattirattu Ammanai , a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu Avatar of Narayana, incarnated as Muthukutty or Mudisoodum Perumal, a Nadar of Swamithoppe, Tamil Nadu Ayya Vaikundar , according to Akilattirattu Ammanai (or Akilam), a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was...
in the sea and Lord Vaikundar arose from the sea at this place. In honour of this event the Avatharappathi is erected there. This was not included in Panchappathi and also not recognized as a Pathi
Pathi
Pathi is the name of the primary centres of congregational worship for the South Indian religious system of Ayyavazhi, having a relatively large structure like that of a temple...
by Ayya Vaikundar
Ayya Vaikundar
Ayya Vaikundar , according to Akilattirattu Ammanai , a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was a Manu Avatar of Narayana, incarnated as Muthukutty or Mudisoodum Perumal, a Nadar of Swamithoppe, Tamil Nadu Ayya Vaikundar , according to Akilattirattu Ammanai (or Akilam), a scripture of the Ayyavazhi, was...
. Also some argue that, as it was not recognized as a Pathi by Ayya Vaikundar it should not be called a Pathi. Also, Akilattirattu Ammanai or Arul Nool
Arul Nool
The Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a holy scripture of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect of Hinduism. This book contains the collection of messages given by Ayya Vaikundar to his Disciples , whose names are unknown...
don't mention it.