1.

Agathiyar

He is considered as the Father of Tamil Literature. He compiled first Tamil grammer called Agathiyam. It is believed that he has lived in the 6th or 7th Century BC. He is direct dispels of Lord Siva. Specialized in language, alchemy, medicine, meditation & spirituality (yogam & gnanam). 96 books in the name of Agathiyar Vaidiya Sigamani, Chendhooram - 300, Mani-400, Sivajalam, Sakthijalam etc. Still it is believed that the healings spirit of Agathiya hovers in the mountains of the Courtalam is the southern end of Tamil Nadu.

2.Thirumoolar

The Prince of Mystics is said to be the disciple of Nandhidevar. His age is fixed approximately between 5th and 8th centuries. His work Tirumandiram, deals with the body and soul. Thirumanthiram is considered as a Bible for Thanthrik Yoga.

Thirumoolar is considered as the Emperor of Siddha system of medicine who is the prime author for the famous literary works of THIRUMANTHIRAM and SAIVA SIDDHANTAM which framed the basic principles of Siddha system. A hypothesis of Thirumoolar in Atomic theory has been reinstated as Nanotechnology in this decade. His principles on Physiology in Siddha system are astonishing. Thirumoolar is the only Siddha who emphasized more on sound mind in a sound body by which one can achieve the mortality by kalpa yoga procedures. Versions of Thirumoolar are certainly appropriate for this present / modern, stressful world. It is helpful in combating non-communicable diseases such as myocardial infarction, degenerative diseases and depressive disorders. Regular practice of yoga will undoubtedly improve the over-all health and human character for the better.

3.Bogar

His period is ascribed 4th Centuries B.C. It is believed that he has traveled China and propagated the spiritual philosophy in China. He is considered as the descendant of Thirumoolar. He has attained samathi at Palani. It is considered that the statue of Lord Muruga was concocted with Nava pasana (Nine arsenical compounds). He has contributed on the field of alchemy, medicine and yoga. His contribution on the synthesis of mercury, mercurial compounds and arsenical compounds are note worth. More than 42 works on Siddha medicine are found to be available on his name His period is ascribed 4th Centuries B.C. It is believed that he has traveled China and propagated the spiritual philosophy in China. He is considered as the descendant of Thirumoolar. He has attained samathi at Palani. It is considered that the statue of Lord Muruga was concocted with Nava pasana (Nine arsenical compounds). He has contributed on the field of alchemy, medicine and yoga. His contribution on the synthesis of mercury, mercurial compounds and arsenical compounds are note worth. More than 42 works on Siddha medicine are found to be available on his name.

4.Konganar

Konganar is considered as the son of Bogar. His period is said to be 4th and 5th centuries B.C. He has lived probably in Koganagiri of Kongunadu in Tamil nadu. Out of all his works more than 40 deal with the alchemy and the elixir (muppu) of life. He has also contributed more on philosophy, medicine and spiritual practices. 5.Therayar
He is the latest siddhar lived. His period is fixed between 14th & 15th Centuries. He is considered to be the master of all the fields like astrology, mysticism, alchemy, medicine and language. The degree of his scholarship is considered to be the supreme. The style of the language is considered as the best as any contemporary Tamil poets. He has mastered all the languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Thulu and Sanskrit. His Guru (Master) was Dharmasowmiyar. His work on medicine especially on classification of diseases with their managements and prognosis are highly praise worthy.

6.Korakkar

Place of birth

: Trikonamalai/ Sathurakirimalai

Synonyms Guru Disciple

: korakkanathar : Allama prabu : Siddha Nagarjunar

Contributions : Korakkar brahma gnanam 1 - Korakkar kalai gnanam 500(endangered) - Korakkar vaippu (Endangered) Korakkar brahma gnana soothiram Korakkar karpa soothiram Special notes : He has specially used kanja (Indian hemp) in his preparations poorana lehyam/chooranam and so that herb is named after him. 7.Karuvurar

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Disciple Contributions

11 th century AD karuvur thevar Karuvur Bogar/ Kamalamuni Edaikkadar Karuvurar vadha kaviyam

Karuvurar siva gnana bodhakam Thiru isaippa

Samadhi Karuvur Special notes - His contribution in construction of Tanjore temple is enormous. There is a special siddhar sannidhi for him even now at Tanjore big temple

8.EDAIKKADAR

Period 11 th and 12 th century AD Synonym Edaikkadu siddhar Place of birth Thiruedaikkodu Guru Karuvurar/ Bogar/Navanatha siddhars Disciple - Alukanneesar /kudhambai/kaduveli Samadhi Thiruedaikkodu Special notes-His contribution towards Rasavatham/Kayakalpam is remarkable 9.Chatta muni

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Disciple Contributions -

11th century AD Kamblichattamuni/kailasa chattamuni/sattanadar An srilankan nationality is assumed Dakshinamoorthy/ Nandhi Sundarandhar Satta muni pin gnanam 100 Sattamuni vadha kaviyam 1000 Sattamuni vatha soothiram 200 Sattamini gnana vilakkam 51 Thiru isaippa

Samadhi Special notes-

Srirangam or Sirkali His contribution as guru for Alchemy is noteworthy.

evolved 96 thathuvas.

He took kalpam to change the body thathuvas and by which he

10.Sundaranandar

Period 11th century AD Synonym Sorupamendra siddhu Place of birth Mahendra hills/Podhigai hills Guru Chattamuni Disciple Tamarakar Contributions Sundaranandar siva yoga gnanam 32 Sundaranadar vakkya sutram 64 Samadhi Kudal/Thiruvarur/Varaka kundram His expertise in preparation of chunnam is of astonishment 11.Ramadevar

Special notes great

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Disciple Contribution Samadhi -

6-8 century AD Yacob Mahendra hills/Podhigai hills Pulathiyar Tamarakar Rama devar 1000 Alagar malai

Special notes into sukkuma science was

His contribution in conversion of Sthula sariram Sariram and devlpment of kayakalpa as art and Initiated by Ramadevar 12.Pambatti

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Contributions with Samadhi Special notes

11th century AD - No references - Marutha malai in kongunadu - Chattamuni - All the versions related with gnana siddhi starting Aadu Pambe sankaran koli - Atta maa siddhis of siddhars are mentioned by him 13.Macha muni

Period

11th century AD

Synonym Place of birth Guru Disciple Contributions Samadhi Special notes -

Nondi siddhar Machai desam in pandya kingdom Kakapusundar/agasthiyar/pinnakkesar Sundarandhar Machendra nadhar endra nondi siddhar padal Thiruparankundram/Thiruvanaikkavu He is called as samayathitta siddhar as he retained

Sivabakthi 14.Kudambai

Period

11 th century AD

Place of birth Guru Contributions Siddhars Samadhi Special notesgnanayoga

Mayavaram Alukaneesar Kudambai siddhar padalkal on philosophy of Mayavaram His works are more towards spirtiual bliss and

15.Azhuganni siddhar

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Contributions Samadhi Special notes the lady

11 th and 12 thcentury AD Azhugai siddhar Vaira giri Edaikkadar Siddhar gnanakovai Nagapattinam All his poems are pathetically melodious adressing

16.Ahappei

Period

11 th century AD

Synonym Place of birth Guru Contributions with Endangered Samadhi Special notes search

No references Marutha malai in kongunadu korakkar All the versions related with Gnana siddhi starting Devil mindThiruvalankadu He is different from other siddhars mentioning inside for peace instead

of yoga 17.Nandhi devar

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Disciples Contributions Samadhi Special notes -

11th century AD No references Marutha malai in kongunadu Lord Siva Thirumoolar/Romarishi/Dakshinamoorthy Nandhi kalai gnanam 1000 Sri sailam at kalahasthi GURU OF GURUS 18.Kakapusundar

Period Synonym Place of birth Guru Disciple Contributions gnanam-19 Samadhi

11th century AD Pusundar Vadasalai Agasthiyar Romarishi / Vasinathar Pusundar mei gnana vilakkam-80/pusundar Kailaya padayam /Nagamalai nadu vattaram

Special notes -

He is expertise in Thailatham,Anjanam,Vaidyam,&Vatham