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