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Where do Siddhars live?
Siddhars have also written many religious poems. It is believed that most of them have lived for ages, in a mystic mountain called Sathuragiri, near Thanipparai village in Tamil Nadu.
Do Siddhars exist?
There are 18 siddhars who are considered as the pillars of siddha medicine according to Tamil tradition. There is no consensus on their exact time era. Their names, contributions, popular beliefs about them and probable place where they attained Samadhi (eternal consciousness) are listed below.
Who was the first Siddhar?
Agathiyar
Agathiyar : Agathiyar is considered as the first siddhar and the Founder of the Literature of Tamil. The first Tamil grammar he compiled was called Agathiyam. He is believed to be Lord Siva’s direct disciple.
Where did Siddha live previously?
South India
Siddha medicine, traditional system of healing that originated in South India and is considered to be one of India’s oldest systems of medicine. The Siddha system is based on a combination of ancient medicinal practices and spiritual disciplines as well as alchemy and mysticism.
Who is Sivavakkiyar?
Sri Sivavakkiyar (sometimes Civavakkiyar) was a great Tamil Poet who lived in the period preceding the 10th Century A.D. Sivavakkiyar was an early rebel against the Brahmanic order, he was resolutely opposed to the Caste system and was opposed to idol worship and temple ceremonies.
Who is the best Siddha doctor in Chennai?
Who are the top 10 Siddha Medicine Practitioner in Chennai Tamilnadu?
- R.rajandran Radhakrishnan.
- Sujitha Kubendran.
- Gokul Mohan.
- Sujatha S.
- K.elavarasan Kandasamy.
- Mani Vizhi.
- Sarath Kumar.
- Selvi Gnanaprakasam.
Which state is famous for Siddha medicine in India?
Tamil Nadu
Siddhars, mainly hailing from Tamil Nadu laid the foundation for Siddha system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha medicine.
Who was the famous siddharas?
Another famous Siddhar was Tirumular, who was a Tamil mystic and writer of 6 th century AD and was also one of the 18 Siddhars according to the Tamil Siddha tradition. His main work is named “Tirumantiram”, a 3,000 verse text, which is the foundation of the Southern Shaiva Siddharta School of philosophy.
Do Tamil people in Tamil Nadu know about Siddhas?
Every one in Tamil Nadu knows about Siddhas. Hundreds of legends, books, TV serials and what not. The reason for projecing them is not far to seek. They are projected as 1. Pure Tamil. 2. Anti-Brahmin. 3. Anti Sanskrit. 4. Anti-Hindu and even Atheist. 5. Secular. 6. They lived before the advent of Sanskrit Hinduism into Tamil Nadu.
How do you identify a real Siddhar?
When people search for Siddhar, most of the people decide if a person is a real Siddhar or not based on the level of wisdom the Siddhar talks. One cannot identify whether a Siddhar is true or not with their limited knowledge. Can a fifth-standard student test a university professor?
Who are the pillars of Siddha medicine in Tamil medicine?
There are 18 siddhars who are considered as the pillars of siddha medicine according to Tamil tradition. There is no consensus on their exact time era. Their names, contributions, popular beliefs about them and probable place where they attained Samadhi (eternal consciousness) are listed below. 1.Agathiyar.