Arivattaya Nayanar or Thayanar was the 12th Nayanar, a group of 63 Shaivite saints, venerated as great devotees of the god Shiva. Nayanars lived before or during the lifetime of Sundaramurthy Nayanar.   Arivattaya Nayanar was born as Thayanar on a Thiruvadhirai (Adra) star day in the Tamil month Thai in a wealthy Vellalar family in Kannanthangudi, a village located in Thanjavur district. Thayanar was a staunch devotee of Shiva […]

Kalangi Nathar and Bogar shared a deeply revered master-disciple bond, marked by mutual care and dedication to each other’s spiritual growth. Kalangi Nathar, in particular, invested significant effort in nurturing Bogar’s spiritual journey, guiding him towards enlightenment and supporting his innovative contributions to the world. According to Bogar’s writings, he esteemed Kalangi Nathar highly, even […]

Amaraneedi Nayanar, a Vaisya from Pazhaiyaarai in the Chola Kingdom, was a devout follower of Lord Siva. Despite his worldly engagements as a trader in gold, diamonds, silks, and cotton goods, his heart was always dedicated to Lord Siva. He generously supported Siva devotees, offering them hospitality and gifts. Driven by his deep devotion, Amaraneedi […]

Idaikkadar Siddhar, also known as Idaikattur Siddhar, was a prominent figure in Tamil Siddha Science, which dates back at least five thousand years. Despite its ancient origins, the teachings of the Siddhars remain relevant in today’s world. Alongside Siddha medicine and yoga, astrology plays a significant role in their practices. Idaikkadar Siddhar’s contributions to astrology […]