Siddhar Agasthiyar
First among the siddhas (after Lord Siva). Compared with Siva he deserves equal respect. He got his Gnanopadesam from Lord Karthikeya. Agasthiyar gave the world the Tamil grammer. When the Himalaya started raising up, he came down to Podhigai mountain in extreme South, and balanced both North and South. He has written many scriptures on Yoga and medicine. He rooted out the ego of Vindhyachal. He stuffed the whole of River Cauvery in his Kamandalam. After getting mantra sastra known as ‘YEMA KALAI’, from Lord Siva, he taught the same to his disciple ‘THE-RAIYAR’. Agastyar exists from time immemorial. Under his direct guidance the temple was being run from June 02-2002 to June 03-2003.
Speciality
Agatthiyar is the pioneer of the Siddha discipline and is considered the head of the Siddha-group. He specialises in the divine wisdom (gnaanam) and knowledge. Seeking his blessings through worship on Saturdays at the Pallikaranai Sakthi Temple bestows school and college goers with good marks/grades in examinations, success in entrance and competitive examinations (NEET, IAS, IITJEE etc.) and excellence in research work. Moreover, Agatthiyar worship improves the quality of one’s life, provides professional growth (promotions, salary hike etc.) and victory over enemies.
Benefits of Worship
Worshipping Agasthiyar for 12 to 18 Saturdays at our temple will provide the following blessings:
- Relief in the family issues or tensions
- Improvements in the professional front
- Success over enemies
- Improvements in academics.
How to worship Siddhar Agasthiyar
According to the instructions revealed in Annai’s Arul Vaakku, devotees seeking the blessings of Siddhar Agasthiyar must visit the temple on Saturdays, 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 Agasthiyar Siddhar given below. After reciting the 108 Siddhar Pottrigal, they must pray to Siddhar Agasthiyar Siddhar 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 performing this worship of Siddhar Agasthiyar.
Agasthiyar Pottri (Chants)
அகத்தும் புறத்தும் அமைதியின்பம் அருளும் அகத்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
சுகத்தும் துக்கத்தும் துணையாக நிற்கும் அகத்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
சிகரமும் தாழ்வும் மனநிலை மாறா சுகநிலை அருள் அகத்திய சித்தரே போற்றி
மகத்துவம் உற்ற மகத்தான அகத்தீச பொதிகை நாதரே போற்ற
Meaning:
- One who provides happiness at home and elsewhere.
- The one who protects us at the time of joy and sorrow.
- The one who ensures stability of mind during the ups and downs of life.
- He who meditates at the mighty Podhigai Hill.
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 Agasthiyar. 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 Agasthiyar; nearly 3000 people are fed on each Pournami day.
