Tamil Nadu Timeline

Ayya Vaikundar

3 events, 1833 to 1851.

  1. 1833

    1. 1833 to 1851SwamithoppeReligion

      Ayya Vaikundar begins his mission

      Ayya Vaikundar began the teachings that gave rise to Ayyavazhi, a movement that challenged caste rules in southern Travancore.

  2. 1838

    1. 1838 to 1839ThiruvananthapuramReligion

      Ayya Vaikundar imprisoned by the Travancore king

      Ayya Vaikundar, founder of Ayyavazhi, was arrested on the orders of the Travancore king and held at Singarathoppe jail.

  3. 1851

    1. 2 Jun 1851SwamithopeReligion

      Ayya Vaikundar's mission ends

      Ayyavazhi tradition records that Ayya Vaikundar's earthly mission ended on 2 June 1851.