Siddhar Idaikkaadar
Siddhas normally sit in caves or in some tree holes, but Idaikkadar used to sit in the midst of thick jungles, where one cannot see the sun, on a rock and meditate. He used herbal saps for oil, and in the flame of the lamp meditated. He was an expert in transmigration. He has written a number of poems explaining the way of controlling the human mind. But they are written in such a way as if they are meant for cattle. He saw the Para Brahmam in the Jyothi and as such he loved to stay in Tiruvunnamalai. He never liked to expose his siddhis. He was pretty good in explaining the ‘Brahma Vidya’. He attained ‘Jeeva Sanadhi’ in the hills of Tiruvannamalai. Ramana Maharishi had the blessings of Idaikkadar. By praying and meditating on Idaikadar one can become a ‘Jnani’.
Speciality
Idaikkadar prefers to meditate in dense forests away from all human activities. People say that it is very difficult to locate him. He is known for his extraordinary Prana sakthi. Idaikkadar blesses those who reach out to him on Saturdays at the Pallikaranai Sakthi Temple through devotion with freedom from the clutches of Shani Dosham (Ezhrai 7 Sani, Ganda Sani, Ashtama Sani, Arthashtama Sani). Moreover, Idaikkadar provides his devotees with the ability to own and manage large enterprises or businesses and gain the respect of people around.
How to Worship
According to the instructions revealed in Annai’s Arul Vaakku, devotees seeking the blessings of Siddhar Idaikkaadar 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 Idaikkaadar Siddhar given below. After reciting the 108 Siddhar Pottrigal, they must pray to Siddhar Idaikkaadar 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 Idaikkaadar at the temple.
Benefits of Worship
Praying Idaikadar for 12 to 18 Saturdays at the temple will bestow the following benefits:
- Relief from all kinds of Sani Doshams (Ezharai Sani, Ashtama Sani, Arthashtama Sani and Ganda Sani)
- Gaining great respect among people around you
- Acquiring the ability to administer giant enterprises or businesses
Idaikkaadar Pottri (Chants)
அடர் காட்டிடை அமர்ந்து யோக தவம் புரியும் இடைகாட்டு சித்தரே போற்றி
சுடர் ஒளி தேவி பலத்தால் கோள்வினை தகர்த்து காட்டிய இடைகாட்டு சித்தரே போற்றி
தொடர் மரண பிணி வகைகளுக்கும் கல்ப மருந்துகள் கண்ட இடைகாட்டு சித்தரே போற்றி
கடல் சூழ் புவியில் அமிர்த மூலிகளின் ஆற்றலை வகை செய்த இடைகாட்டு சித்தரே போற்றி
Meaning :
- He who meditates in a Yogic state in the midst of dense forests.
- He who can alter the powers of the 9 planets with the blessings of Manonmani Devi (Sakthi).
- He who discovered and prepared the Sanjeevi medicines which cures terminal (incurable) diseases.
- He who catogorised the Sanjeevi medicines through research and thorough understanding of the Sanjeevi herbs.
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 Idaikkaadar. 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 Idaikkaadar; nearly 3000 people are fed on each Pournami day.
