AGATHIYAR
SIDDHAR
• Father of Siddha Medicine
• Great Sage of Tamil Tradition
One of the 18 Siddhars
Know yourself, master
your mind,
and serve all beings.
In that, liberation
blossoms.
Who Was Agathiyar?
Agathiyar is revered as one of the Sapta Rishis and the foremost among the 18 Siddhars. He is believed to have received divine wisdom from Lord Shiva and was sent to South India to balance the world and spread knowledge. He made Pothigai Hills his abode and contributed immensely to medicine, yoga, alchemy, literature and spiritual sciences.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF AGATHIYAR
SIDDHA MEDICINE
Founded the system of Siddha medicine with herbs, minerals and natural therapies.
YOGA SCIENCE
Taught breath control, meditation, Kundalini practices and disciplined living.
ALCHEMY
Explored minerals, metals and their transformation for healing and longevity.
TAMIL GRAMMAR & LITERATURE
Revered for his contributions to the development of Tamil language and texts.
HERBAL SCIENCE
Identified and classified medicinal herbs and their applications.
SPIRITUAL WISDOM
His philosophy guides seekers to self-realization, compassion, discipline and purity.
MAJOR WORKS
Some Sacred Places Associated with Agathiyar
Pothigai Hills
His sacred abode where he meditated and attained divine wisdom.
Agastya Mala (Kerala)
Associated with his presence and spiritual energies.
Agatheeswarar Temple
Temples dedicated to Agathiyar in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Courtallam
Blessed by Agathiyar. Famous for its healing waters.
Papanasam
A sacred place linked to Agathiyar's penance and spiritual practices.
LEGACY OF AGATHIYAR
Agathiyar's wisdom forms the backbone of Siddha tradition. His teachings continue to influence physicians, yogis, scholars and spiritual seekers across the world.
LEGACY OF AGATHIYAR
Agathiyar's wisdom forms the backbone of Siddha tradition. His teachings continue to influence physicians, yogis, scholars and spiritual seekers across the world.
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THE SIDDHARS
Siddhargal – 18 Mandabam
This sacred initiative is to build the 18 Siddhars Mandabam, a divine space dedicated to the eternal presence and blessings of the great Siddhars.
Your contribution will help in the construction, preservation and spiritual enrichment of this holy mandabam for generations to come.
Be a part of this divine mission and receive the blessings of the 18 Siddhars.
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OUR SACRED RESPONSIBILITY
Together, let us build a timeless abode
for the 18 Siddhars.
“Know yourself; all wisdom begins within.” – Agathiyar
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