Thursday, February 09, 2006

The 18 Yoga Siddhas - Boganathar


Boganathar 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 and Idai Kadar.

You can find lots of information about this siddha and his works in the following books

Babaji and 18 Siddhas
The Yoga of the Eighteen Siddhas: An Anthology

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