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Nizhal Thangal Encyclopedia Articles @ OnlineReligion.com (Online Religion) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) |
 | | A Nizhal Thangal (also called Narayana Swamy Temple) is a simple temple of the Ayyavazhi tradition of Hinduism built per the instructions of Akilattirattu Ammanai by commoners in order to worship without distinction of color, race or caste. |
| | Tamil is the official language of worship, and the object of worship is Lord Narayana with the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. |
| | Some Nizhal Thangals serve as community centers, with facilities to cook for large crowds of people; others serve as schools for the community. |
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