sentences:  While the other Hindu sects advocates the mythical manifestations as gods, Akilam refers Vaikundar, a mytho-historical figure as " 'Ayya' " (Father) of Mankind.All the prayer forms in Ayyavazhi scriptures are viewed referring this term as 'phrase of praise'.Apart from following the Solar calendar, Akilam also gives equal but not more importance to the Lunar, which is highly respected in Hindu scriptures.