Ayya Vaikunda Avataram
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The Ayya Vaikunda Avataram or Vaikunda Jayanthi (
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Processions
A grand procession originates from Thiruchendur to Nagercoil on the 19th of Masi representing the way of Vaikundar after the Avataram to
Thiruchendur Procession
As per the scriptures of
On 18th Masi, (previous day) night the festival at
The procession goes through
Thiruvananthapuram Procession
Though religiously, this celebration is not associated with the incarnation of Vaikundar, since it coincides with that day it too is commonly seen as an incarnational fest and is celebrated in the same vein. Though this was an on-foot procession for some years, now it was changed as a vehicle procession. Most of the people who participate in this procession are from Kerala. Like wise the Tiruchendur procession.
The procession starts from
Celebration in Nagercoil
Both the Thiruchendur and Thiruvananthapuram processions unifies at Athalavilai. The Vaikunda Jyothi is lighted on the top of a hillock Vaikunda Malai at Athalavilai. Then the procession proceeds to Nagercoil. A religious conference is held there in Nagercoil. Eminent persons participate in the conference. It is followed by cultural and religious programs etc. Ayyavazhi devotees from all over the nation stays here over the night.
The Great Masi Procession
On the next day on 20th of Masi, (4 March) 'The Great Masi Procession' begins early in the morning from Nagercoil. The Dharmaghartta's usually will lead the procession. A decorated vahana is carried in front of the procession in which the Akilathirattu Ammanai (palm-leaf version) is sacredly placed. This is an on-foot procession and people walk following the vahana, chanting Ayya 'Siva-siva Siva-siva Ara-kara Ara-kara' . The participants will hold a saffron flag on their hands. Decorated Elephants and horses participate in this procession.
The procession goes through
Lakhs of Ayyavazhi followers participate in this procession,[1][2][3] and thousands of vehicles follow.[2] This is one of the largest festivals of the state which attracts a huge crowd beyond the state.[4][5]
This day was announced as a holiday by the government of
Other processions
Also, several other Pathis too conduct processions on that day. Apart from these, the festival is also celebrated all over Tamil Nadu[7][8] and Kerala[9] grandly with processions in some Thangals including in Chennai in which thousands participate.[10]
See also
- List of Ayyavazhi-related articles
- Ayyavazhi mythology
- Ayya Vaikundar
- Avatharappathi
- Singarathoppe
- Swamithope pathi
Citations
References
- G. Patrick's, Religion and Subaltern Agency, University of Madras, 2003.
- N. Elango and Vijaya Shanthi Elango's, Ayya Vaikuntar - The Light of the World, 2000.
- The Hindu, Thiruvananthapuram Edition, 5 March 2007.
- Thousands take part in Ayya Vaikundar Avatar day - The Hindu
- Ayya Vaikundar Avatar day - The Maalaimalar Archived 8 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ Hindu (Tamil), The (5 March 2015). "The God you seek is within you". Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ Dina Malar, (5 March 2007) Nagercoil Edition, Page 8.
- ^ Dina Thanthi, (5 March 2007) Tirunelveli Edition, Page 2.
- ^ Daily Thanthi, Daily, Nagercoil Edition, 5 March 2006.
- ^ Thamizh Murasu, Evening Daily, Nagercoil Edition, 4 March 2006.
- ^ "Dina Malar". Ayya Vaikundar Avathara Dina Vizha. Archived from the original (Kanyakumari District) on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 5 March 2007.
- ^ "Title unknown". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 March 2007. Archived from the original (Engagements) on 4 March 2007. Retrieved 7 February 2007.
- ^ "The Hindu". Ayya Vaikunta Sivapathi. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Title unknown". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 March 2006. Archived from the original (Around the City) on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2007.
- ^ "satrumun" (தமிழ்நாடு). ஐயா வைகுண்டசாமியின் 175-வது அவதார திருநாள். 4 March 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2007.