History of 18 Siddha's
1.SRI PATHANJALI SIDDHAR
Pathanjali is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by Nandi Devar. He is known for his works on yoga sutras classic. He has attained samadhi at Rameswaram. He is also known as father of yoga. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Pathanjali Siddhar
Tamil Month Of Birth : Panguni
Tamil Birth Star : Moolam
Duration Of Life : 5-Yugas, 7 days
Place Of Samathi : Rameshwaram
Caste : ----
Guru : Nandi
Disciples : ----
Contributions : Yoga sutra Classic
2. SRI AGASTHIAR SIDDHAR
Sri Agasthiyar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas who have initiated many siddhas including kriya guru Babaji. He was initiated directly by Lord Shiva himself and his works include medicine, kaya kalpa, Tamil grammar and yoga. Some of his disciples are Boganathar, Babaji, Thiruvalluvar, Macchamuni. He has attained samadhi at Ananthasayana. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Agasthiar Siddhar
Tamil Month Of Birth : Markazhi
Tamil Birth Star : Aayilyam
Duration Of Life : 4 Yugas, 48 Days
Place Of Samathi : Thiruvananthapuram
Caste : Velalar
Guru : Shiva
Disciples : Bhogar ; Babaji ; Thiruvalluvar ; Machamuni.
Contributions : Medicine ; Kayakalpa ; Tamil Grammar ; Yoga.
3. SRI KAMALAMUNI SIDDHAR
Kamalamuni is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He has attained samadhi at Aarur (Tiruvarum). His contributions include two known works on medicine and philosophy. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Kamalamuni Siddhar
Tamil Month Of Birth : Vaikasi
Tamil Birth Star : Poosam
Duration Of Life : 4000 Years, 48 Days
Place Of Samathi : Thiruvarur
Caste : Kuravar
Guru : ----
Disciples : ----
Contributions : Two known works: Medicine & Philosophy.
4. SRI THIRUMOOLAR SIDDHAR
Thirumoolar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He has been initiated by Nandi Devar and his contributions include works in yoga and philosophy. His 'Thirumandiram' work is very popular among his works. He has attained samadhi in Chidambaram. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Thirumoolar Siddhar
Tamil Month Of Birth : Purattasi
Tamil Birth Star : Avittam
Duration Of Life : 3000 Years, 13 Days
Place Of Samathi : Chidambaram
Caste : ----
Guru : Nandi
Disciples : ----
Contributions : Yoga ; Philosophy.
5. SRI KUTHAMBAI SIDDHAR
Kudambai is one of the 18 yoga siddhas, initiated by Alukkani Siddha (disciple of Idai Kadar). Kudamabi siddhar's contributions included siddha philosophy. His place of samadhi has been Mayavaram. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Kuthambai Siddhar
Tamil Month Of Birth : Aadi
Tamil Birth Star : Visagam
Duration Of Life : 1800 Years, 16 Days
Place Of Samathi : Mayavaram
Caste : Konar
Guru : Nandi
Disciples : Alukkani Siddha (Diciple of Idaikadar).
Contributions : Siddha ; Philosophy.
6. SRI KORAKKAR SIDDHAR
Gorakhnathar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas in the 'nath' tradition. He was initiated by Dattatreya (Vishnu), Macchamuni and Allama Prabu. Some of his contributions include "Avadhuta Gita" and 13 other works, order of ascetics, medicine, alchemy, Hatha Yoga Pradipika classic etc. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Korakkar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Karthigai Tamil Birth Star : Aayilyam Duration Of Life : 880 Years, 11 Days Place Of Samathi : Perur Caste : Marattiyar Guru : Dattatreya (Vishnu) ; Macchamuni. Disciples : Nagarjuna. Contributions : "Avadhuta Gita" and 13 works, order of ascetics, medicine, alchemy, Hatha Yoga, Pradipika classic.
7. SRI DHANVANTHRI SIDDHAR
Dhanvanthri is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He is known for his contributions on medicine, alchemy, kaya kalpa, 22 known works. He has attained samadhi at Vaideeswaran Kovil. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Dhanvanthri Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Iyppasi Tamil Birth Star : Punarpoosam Duration Of Life : 800 Years, 32 Days Place Of Samathi : Vaideeswaran koil Caste : Mahavishnu Guru : ---- Disciples : ---- Contributions : Medicine, Alchemy, Kaya Kalpa, 22 known works.
8. SRI SUNDARANANDAR SIDDHAR
Sundaranandar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by Sattaimuni & Konkanavar. Some of his contributions include 24 known works: medicine, philosophy etc. He has attained samadhi at Kudal (Madurai). Name of the Siddhar : Sri Sundaranandar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Aavani Tamil Birth Star : Revathi Duration Of Life : 800 Years, 28 Days Place Of Samathi : Madurai Caste : Agamudaiyar Guru : Sattaimuni ; Konkanavar. Disciples : ---- Contributions : 24 known works, Medicine, Philosophy.
9. SRI KONGANAR SIDDHAR
Konkanavar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas initiated by Boganathar. His contributions include 25 known works in medicine, yoga, philosophy, religion etc. He has over 557 disciples. He has attained samadhi at Tirupati. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Konganar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Chitthirai Tamil Birth Star : Utthiradam Duration Of Life : 800 Years, 16 Days Place Of Samathi : Titupathi Caste : Yadavar Guru : Bhogar. Disciples : 557 - Disciples. Contributions : 25 Known works in medicine, Yoga, Philosophy & religion.
10. SRI SATTAMUNI SIDDHAR
Sattaimuni is one of the 18 yoga siddhas and was initiated by Nandi Devar & Dakshinamoorthy. His contributions include 46 known works in medicine, alchemy & etc. His disciples include Sundaranandar and Paambatti. He has attained samadhi at Srirangam. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Sattamuni Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Aavani Tamil Birth Star : Mrigasirisham Duration Of Life : 800 Years, 14 Days Place Of Samathi : Thiruvarangam Caste : Sinhala Guru : Nandi, Dakshinamoorthy. Disciples : Sundaranandar, Paambatti. Contributions : 46 known works, Medicine, alchemy.
11. SRI VANMEEGAR/VALMIKI SIDDHAR
Valmiki is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by the great sage Narada. He is very much known for recording the epic work 'The Ramayana'. He has attained samadhi at Ettikudi. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Vanmeegar/Valmiki Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Purattasi Tamil Birth Star : Anusham Duration Of Life : 700 Years, 32 Days Place Of Samathi : Ettukudi Caste : Vedar Guru : Naradar. Disciples : ---- Contributions : Recorded the epic work: The Ramayana.
12. SRI RAMADEVAR SIDDHAR
Ramadevar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by Pulastiyar and Karuvoorar. He is also known as the mandira siddhar. Some of his works include 24 known works: mantra shastra, medicine etc. He has attained samadhi at Alagar Malai. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Ramadevar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Masi Tamil Birth Star : Pooram Duration Of Life : 700 Years, 06 Days Place Of Samathi : Azhagarmalai Caste : Vishnukulam Guru : Sattaimuni, Konkanavar. Disciples : ---- Contributions : 24 known works, Medicine, Mantra sastra.
13. SRI NANDEESWARAR SIDDHAR
NANDEESWARAR is one of the foremost of the 18 yoga siddhas. He has been directly initiated by Lord Shiva himself and some of his contributions include medicine, kaya kalpa & Alchemy. Some of his eminent disciples are Thirumoolar, Patanjali, Dakshinamoorthy, Romarishi (Kayilay Kambilisattamuni) & Sattaimuni. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Nandeeswarar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Vaikasi Tamil Birth Star : Visagam Duration Of Life : 700 Years, 03 Days Place Of Samathi : Kasi Caste : Mirugamagarisi Guru : Shiva. Disciples : Thirumoolar ; Pathanjali ; Dakshina Moorthy ; Romarishi ; Sattaimuni. Contributions : Medicine, Kaya Kalpa, Yoga, Alchemy, Natural sciences, Philosophy.
14. SRI EDAIKKADAR SIDDHAR
Idaikadar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by both Bhoganathar and Karuvoorar. His contributions include two known works in kaya kalpa. He attained samadhi at Thiruvannamalai. Some of his disciples are Kudambai and Alukkani. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Edaikkadar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Purattasi Tamil Birth Star : Thiruvadirai Duration Of Life : 600 Years, 18 Days Place Of Samathi : Tiruvannamalai Caste : Konar Guru : Bhogar, Karuvoorar. Disciples : Kudambai, Alukkani. Contributions : Two known works: Kaya Lalpa.
15. SRI MACHAMUNI SIDDHAR
Machamuni who is also known as Matsyendranath is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He has been initiated by Agasthiyar, Punnakeesar and Pasundar. Some of his contributions include 10 known works on Hatha yoga, Tantric yoga practices etc. Gorakhnathar is one of his eminent disciples. He has attained samadhi at Thiruparrunkundram. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Machamuni Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Aadi Tamil Birth Star : Rohini Duration Of Life : 300 Years, 62 Days Place Of Samathi : Thiruparankundram Caste : Kalludaiyar Guru : Agastiyar ; Punnakeesar ; Pasundar. Disciples : Gorakkar. Contributions : 10 Knows works on Hatha Yoga, Tantric Yoga practices.
16. SRI KARUVOORAR SIDDHAR
Karuvoorar is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was one of the eminient disciples of Bhoganathar after being initiated by him. He is popular for his contribution in constructing the Tanjore temple and other medicinal works. IdaiKadar is one of his eminent disciples. He has attained samadhi at Karuvai (karur). Tamil Month Of Birth : Chitthirai Tamil Birth Star : Hastham Duration Of Life : 300 Years, 42 Days Place Of Samathi : Karuvur Caste : Kannar Guru : Bhogar. Disciples : Idaikadar. Contributions : Construction of Tanjore Temple, medicine.
17. SRI BHOGAR SIDDHAR
Bognathar who is also known as the Palani Malai Siddhar is one among the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by Kalanginathar and Agastyar. He is a great alchemist of all times. His contributions include yoga, kaya kalpa, medicine, alchemy, natural sciences, philosophy etc. He is the one who has created and installed the idol of Lord Muruga in Palani malai temple. Till now even after ages, the composition of the idol has been a mystery to all scientists around the world. His disciples include Babaji, Konkanavar, Karuvoorar, Pulipani and Idaikadar. Name of the Siddhar : Sri Bhogar Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Vaikasi Tamil Birth Star : Bharani Duration Of Life : 300 Years, 18 Days Place Of Samathi : Pazhani Caste : Vishvakarma Guru : Agastiyar ; Kalangi Nathar. Disciples : Babaji ; Konkanavar; Karuvoorar; Pulippani. Contributions : Yoga, Kaya Kalpa, Medicine, alchemy, Natural sciences, Philosophy.
18. SRI PAMBATTI SIDDHAR
Pambatti is one of the 18 yoga siddhas. He was initiated by Sattaimuni. His contributions includeworks in siddha philosophy. He has attained samadhi at Harisankaran kovil. He was originally a snake charmer before he met his guru Sattaimuni. Later after being initiated by his guru, due to his intense sadhana he has became a siddha.
Name of the Siddhar : Sri Pambatti Siddhar Tamil Month Of Birth : Karthigai Tamil Birth Star : Mrigasirisham Duration Of Life : 123 Years, 14 Days Place Of Samathi : Sankarankoil Caste : Jogi Guru : Sattaimuni. Disciples : ----. Contributions : Siddha Philosophy.
