Nizhal Thangal, Attoor

The Nizhal Thangal, Attoor is one among the few renowned Worship centers of Ayyavazhi in the western Kanyakumari.

The foundation stone for the new structure was laid in 2005 by Bala Prajapathi Adikalar and was inaugurated by him on 23 April 2007.

The festival includes a celebration for 10 days starting from the second Friday of the Tamil month of Chithirai (April/May) every year.

The 15141 verses of holy text Akilathirattu Ammanai is ceremonially recited during the 10 festival days.

Ayya Vaikunda Avataram is the second most popular festival which is held usually on the 18th of the Tamil month of Masi.