Swamithope Pathi
Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Swamithoppu Pathi (Tamil: சுவாமிதோப்பு பதி, Swamithoppu-pathi, Manavai-pathi, Detchana-pathi, or Thamarai-pathi) is the primary pathi of the Ayyavazhi and the sacred venue of the Tavam. Swamithope is considered primary among the Pancha pathi and the primary centre of the incarnational activities of Vaikundar.
Swamithoppe Pathi | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kanyakumari |
Deity | Vaikundar (Trimurthi), Lakshmi, Narayana |
Festivals | Ayya Vaikunda Avataram Kodiyettru Thirunal Panguni Theertham |
Location | |
Location | Swamithoppe |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 8°7′23″N 77°29′48″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Dravidian architecture[1] |
According to the Ayyavazhi legends, Lord Vaikundar, an incarnation of Lord Narayana, carried out his tavam at Poovantanthoppe, attracting many followers across India.[2] Upon his death, Lord Vaikundar is believed to have been interred there, with the square-shaped 'pathi' constructed to envelop him. The holy book Akilathirattu Ammanai of Ayyavazhi refers to the temple as "Thoppuppathi".