BOGAR SIDDHAR AND THE LORD KULANTHAI VELAPPAR OF POOMBARAI
The term ‘Siddhar’ refers to a person who has perfected the Ashtma (Eight) Siddhis. They are said to have the Divine knowledge which helps them transcend the cycle of birth and death. They serve selflessly for the upliftment of humanity by helping people raise their spiritual awareness apart from relieving them of their physical as well as mental ailments. Bogar Siddhar who is one of the revered 18 Siddhas is well known for his ardent devotion to Lord Muruga. He had mastered all the Siddhis and was especially gifted in the science of Alchemy. With the welfare of humanity in mind, Bogar Siddhar created “Medicinal Idols” of Lord Muruga which had the ability to cure humanity from many incurable diseases during the difficult age of Kali. They are considered as a ‘Master Medicine’ for diseases. It was built in such a way that it is indestructible by fire, water and could even survive an apocalypse (Pralayam). He has also been credited with creating and consecrating a “Dasap...