Theerthakkarai

Holy place in Ayyavazhi

Theerthakkarai is a holy place of Ayyavazhi. It is located 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) south-east of the main pathi at Muttappathi at the end of the Muttapathi road at the rocky-shores.[1] It is the second holiest sea-theertham according to Akilam. This is the place where the second and third Vinchais of Vaikundar took place. It was in memory of this event the Panguni Theertham is conducted.

See also

  • Vinchai to Vaikundar
  • Ayyavazhi rituals

References

  1. ^ The Hindu (4 February 2012). "Holding a mirror to the soul". "...walk down to a small shrine located on the rocky shores.". Retrieved 19 June 2014.

8°05′34″N 77°33′51″E / 8.092663°N 77.564208°E / 8.092663; 77.564208

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