AGATHIYAR Siddhar Agathiyar, the popular person in the realm of Tamil Siddha Medicine System, is one among the 18 Siddha’s. He is the chief exponent of Tamil Siddha Medicine System and hence, considered “ FATHER OF TAMIL SIDDHA MEDICINE SYSTEM” . He is the direct disciple of lord Subramanya / Murugan and acquired knowledge in the realm of Siddha science from Lord Shiva also. He learnt Tamil and Siddha medicine in Pothigai hills from lo rd Murugan, who is the forerunner of Tamil Siddha Medicine System. He became the head of Tamil Sangam and led the Sangam for many centuries. Most of the Siddha Medicines which are popular now, were formulated by Siddhar Agathiyar. R.YOGESHWARAN DCSE,BE