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Credit: Vaikunda Raja

A Nizhal Thangal near Marthandam, Tamil Nadu. It is a simple temple of the Ayyavazhi, built per the instructions of Akilattirattu Ammanai by commoners in order to worship without distinction of color, race or caste. Cleanliness is strictly enforced: there are no sacrifices, no incenses, no arathi and no poojari.