

He used kanja - Korakkar mooli (Indian hemp) in his preparations like poorna lehyam/choornam and so the herb is named after him. His major contributions are Korakkar brahma gnanam 1, Korakkar brahma gnana soothiram and Korakkar karpa choothiram. His work on classification of diseases is note worthy. He mastered many languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Thulu and Sanskrit.

His scholarship and style of the language are considered to be unique. Therayar is considered to be the master of many fields like astrology, mysticism, alchemy, medicine and language. He also contributed to philosophy, medicine and spiritual practices. He wrote more than 40 books that deal with alchemy and the elixir (muppu) of life. He lived probably in Kongunadu in Tamil nadu. His period is said to be around 4th and 5th centuries B.C. Konganar is considered as the son of Bogar. He is believed to author more than 42 works on Siddha medicine. His contributions on the synthesis of mercury, mercurial compounds and arsenical compounds are note worthy. He also contributed to the field of alchemy, medicine and yoga. It is believed that the statue of Lord Muruga which he created contains Nava pasana (Nine arsenical compounds). It is believed that Bogar travelled up to China and propagated the spiritual philosophy in China. His place of Samadhi is believed to be at Chidambaram.īogar is considered as the descendant of Thirumoolar Regular practice of yoga will undoubtedly improve the over-all health. It is helpful in combating non-communicable diseases such as myocardial infarction, degenerative diseases and depressive disorders. Versions of Thirumoolar are certainly appropriate for this modern, stressful world. Thirumoolar is the only Siddhar who emphasized on ‘sound mind in a sound body’ by which one can achieve mortality by kalpa yoga procedures. The physiological principles which he mentioned during such ancient times are astonishing. His hypothesis on Atomic theory is considered to be reinstated as Nanotechnology in recent times. Thirumoolar is the prime author of famous literary works THIRUMANTHIRAM and SAIVA SIDDHANTAM which framed the basic principles of Siddha system. Thirumanthiram is considered as a Bible of Thanthrik Yoga. His masterpiece Thirumanthiram, deals with the body and soul. He is said to be the disciple of Nandhidevar. It is believed that the healing spirit of Agathiya hovers around the mountains of the Courtalam situated in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. There are 96 books believed to be authored by Agathiyar including classical works like Vaidiya Sigamani, Chendhooram - 300, Mani-400, Sivajalam, Sakthijalam. Specialized in language, alchemy, medicine, meditation and spirituality (yogam & gnanam). He is believed to be direct disciple of Lord Siva. He compiled first Tamil grammar called Agathiyam. Their names, contributions, popular beliefs about them and probable place where they attained Samadhi (eternal consciousness) are listed below.Īgathiyar is considered as the Father of Tamil Literature. There is no consensus on their exact time era. There are 18 siddhars who are considered as the pillars of siddha medicine according to Tamil tradition. “Sound mind makes the sound body” (Manamathu Semmaianal Manthiram sebika vendam) “Food is Medicine, Medicine is Food” (Unave Marunthu, Marunthe Unavu) The Siddhars by their spiritual and yogic practices attained immense knowledge and experience in Vaithiyam (Medicine), Vatham (Alchemy), Jothidam (Astrology), Manthirigam (Thanthric practices), Yogam (Meditation and yogic exercises) and Gnanam (Knowledge about the Almighty).
