After Indian Independence
The growth of Ayyavazhi after the independence of India is significant especially in the northern districts of Tamil Nadu. Nizhal Thangals rose in hundreds throughout the state. Around the 1940s, the Lotus with Namam was announced as the Symbol of Ayyavazhi. Many Ayyavazhi based social welfare movements raised in the late 20th century. Alternative to the commonly accepted Palaramachandran version, many other versions of Akilam were released during the late 20th century including some controversial versions. Fifty-six years after the release of Palaramachandran Version, the controversial Vaikundar Thirukkudumbam Version of Akilam was released in 1989, while that of Sentrathisai Ventraperumal was released in 1966.
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