Siddhar Ramadevar
A close friend of Agasthiyar. He got and worshipped the same Sivalinga worshipped by Agasthyar. He stayed a long time in Mahalinga mountain doing yoga. Visited sacred places / temples during his astral journeys. He changed his external appearances and worshipped in Mecca, calling himself Yakob. Later he entered into samadhi, in a cave full of serpents. Even today devotees light lamps in this cave in Mahalinga Hills and pray for his guidance and help. With his blessings one can read the mind of others and control the five elements.
Speciality
A yogic Siddhar who does not deviate from the Laws of the World. He believes that the people of the world should live a straight forward life. A renowned spiritualist. Worshipping this great Siddhar on Sundays at the Pallikaranai Sakthi temple, one could recover his/her the lost or stolen properties. Also the devotee obtains permanent relief from enemies and get their enemies punished for their wrong doing through natural course.
How to worship Siddhar Ramadevar
According to the instructions revealed in Annai’s Arul Vaakku, devotees seeking the blessings of Siddhar Ramadevar must visit the temple on Sundays, 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 Ramadevar Siddhar given below. After reciting the 108 Siddhar Pottrigal, they must pray to Siddhar Ramadevar for 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 conducting this worship of Siddhar Ramadevar at the temple.
Benefits of Worship
Praying Ramadevar for 12 to 18 Sundays (at our temple) will benefit you with
- Recover lost or stolen valuables
- Relief from troublesome enemies, as they get punished for their wrong doings through natural course
Ramadevar Pottri (Chants)
சதுரகிரி குகையில் யுகாந்திர காலம் யோகம் கூடிய ராம தேவ சித்தரே போற்றி
அதர்ம வகை ஆசையில் புரியும் ரசவாத வித்தைதனை அழிக்கும் ராம தேவ சித்தரே போற்றி
பாதகம் புரியும் பாவியரை பட்சமின்றி தண்டிக்கும் குழும தலைவரே ராம தேவ சித்தரே போற்றி
சூதகம் புரிந்து ஒளி வோரை பிணைத்து மன்றத்தில் நிறுத்தும் ராம தேவ சித்தரே போற்றி
Meaning
- He who practiced the Siva Yogam at the holy Sathuragiri Hill for many years.
- He who stops illegitimate alchemy practices.
- He who punishes the deceitful or the dishonest.
- He who brings the fraudster who tries to escape to the court and punishes.
Additional 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 Ramadevar. 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 Ramadevar; nearly 3000 people are fed on each Pournami day.
