The 18 Tamil Siddhas
True to the diversity inherent in Indic spiritual traditions, there are varying accounts of who constitute the list of what is commonly known as the “18 Siddhas”. Thus, a student of the Tamil spiritual traditions will likely encounter variations in the extant lists held to be “final” by various groups or adherents professing to follow the Siddha traditions.
As far as the Annai Aadhi Parasakthi Temple is concerned, the list of the 18 Siddhas comprises of those Siddhas revealed by the Divine Mother to have been either born in Tamil Nadu or lived in Tamil Nadu or otherwise deeply associated with different parts of Tamil Nadu.
Thus, it may be said without exaggeration that the Siddhas whose murtis have been installed and are worshipped at the temple are the 18 Tamizh (Tamil) Siddhas.
Agasthiyar
First among the siddhas (after Lord Siva). Compared with Siva he deserves equal respect. He got his Gnanopadesam Read More
Theraiyar
A versatile Siddha purusha, who had a soft corner for the poor and the needy. He used his siddhis (Physic powers) to help Read More
RamaThevar
A close friend of Agasthiyar. He got and worshipped the same Sivalinga worshipped by Agasthyar. He stayed a longtime in Read More
Siva Vakkiyar
Also known as the CHENNI MALAI siddhar. Loves to remain in samadhi all the time like the Pambatti Siddhar. Read More
Idaikkadar
Siddhas normally sit in caves or in some tree holes, but Idaikkadar used to sit in the midst of thick jungles Read More
Konganavar
Best disciple of Bogar. He had an undouted will. Very short tempered like the Durvasa Muni. An expert in handling poisionous herbs Read More
Bogar
He came from China and became a disciple of ‘KALANGINATHA SIDDHAR’. He did yoga in a strenuous way and achieved Read More
Pulasthiyar
He had many physic powers. Being a clairvoyant, he could hear, see, smell, taste things placed at a far way place Read More