Within the Ayyavazhi tradition, the primary pilgrimage centers are collectively known as the Pathis, and among these, five are especially revered. Foremost is Swamithope Pathi, regarded as the central and most significant center of devotion, where Ayya Vaikundar is understood to have carried out his principal religious activities. Alongside Swamithope stand four other major Pathis that together shape the sacred geography of Ayyavazhi practice and memory. These centers are not merely physical locations but are treated as living repositories of the tradition’s spiritual history.

The other principal Pathis commonly recognized in this context are Ambalappathi, Muttappathi, Thamaraikulampathi, and Poo Pathi. Each of these places is associated with important events, teachings, or acts in the life and mission of Ayya Vaikundar, and thus they function as focal points for pilgrimage, worship, and communal remembrance. Devotees journey to these Pathis to participate in festivals, rituals, and collective prayer, seeking to attune themselves to the spiritual current believed to flow from Vaikundar’s presence and deeds. In this way, the Pathis serve not only as destinations on a map but as stages in an inner pilgrimage, guiding adherents more deeply into the monistic vision at the heart of Ayyavazhi.