Siddhar Pulasthiyar
He had many physic powers. Being a clairvoyant, he could hear, see, smell, taste things placed at a far way place, using his senses. He was a staunch follower of ahimsa and never could tolerate people hurting cattle. He conducted magic shows to surprise the people, and was an expert in Mantra Vidya. He used to convert himself into a copse and meditate standing on some vertical danagerous hill side. He was an authority on herbs. By praying and meditating on him, one can get to know about the unspent Karma / past sins and the remedial pujas to be done for obliterating the same.
Speciality
This venerable Siddhar is known for the extraodinary control of his 5 senses, because of which his body is comparable to fire. He’s known for exceptional Gnanam (knowledge of truth) and mental prowess. Those who reach out to Pulasthiyar on Wednesdays at the Pallikaranai Sakthi Temple through devotion are blessed with proficiency in public speaking (captivating the audience), good memory and peace of mind.
Benefits of Worship
Worshipping Pulasthiyar for 12 to 18 Wednesdays at our temple will provide the following blessings:
- Gaining enticing and effective public speaking skills.
- Enhanced memory
- Peace of mind
How to Worship
According to the instructions revealed in Annai’s Arul Vaakku, devotees seeking the blessings of Siddhar Pulasthiyar must visit the temple on Wednesdays, for 12 to 18 weeks.
During each visit, they must begin their worship by lighting five ghee lamps from the Akandha Jyothi burning in the Annai Mandhira Paavai Mahamandapam and performing an Archanai to Annai Mandhira Paavai.
After completing these rituals, they must sit in front of the sanctum of Annai Mandhira Paavai and the 18 Siddhas and recite the 108 Siddhar Potrigal, paying special attention to the chant(s) for PulasthiyarSiddhar given below. After reciting the 108 Siddhar Pottrigal, they must pray to Siddhar Pulasthiyarfor ten minutes with closed eyes in a meditative pose.
The ghee lamps, archana tickets and copies of the 108 Siddhar Pottrigal may be purchased from the temple office.
There is no other fee for performing this worship of Siddhar Pulasthiyar at the temple.
Pulasthiyar Pottri (Chants)
புரியாத தத்துவத்தையும் எளிதாய் புரியும் வகை போதிக்கும் புலஸ்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
அரிதான மந்திரங்களும் தமக்கே எளிதாக வசமாக்கும் புலஸ்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
விரிவான அண்டம் முழுதும் ககன மார்கமாய் கடக்க வல்ல புலஸ்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
பரிவான சிந்தை கொண்டு பறிபோன பக்தர்களின் பொருள் மீட்டுத்தரும் புலஸ்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
Meaning :
- He who delivers complex philosophies in a subtle and lucid manner for the benefit of the common man.
- He who masters difficult Mantras in his own distinctive style.
- He who is capable of space-travel and reaches different galaxies.
- He who uncovers lost properties of his devotees with compassion.
Other ways to worship
In addition to the above worship on a specific day, we recommend that devotees continue visiting and praying to the Siddhars at the temple on full-moon (Pournami) and new-moon (Amaavaasai) days as this is believed to enhance the results.
Optionally, during this 18-week worship period, the devotees may sponsor the Siddhar Malar Malai which is offered on all full-moon days.
On completing this 18-week worship, devotees will start to observe positive changes in their lives with the blessings of Siddhar Pulasthiyar. We encourage devotees who have received the intended results of their worship to sponsor the Pournami Annadhanam at our temple as a mark of thanksgiving to Siddhar Pulasthiyar; nearly 3000 people are fed on each Pournami day.
