Siddhar shrines

Siddhar shrines

• Thirumoolar Thirumoolar Jeeva Samadhi, Thiruvavaduthurai · Thiruvavaduthurai, Mayiladuthurai district In the inner corridor of the Gomuktheeswarar (Masilamaneeswarar) temple at Thiruvavaduthurai stands a shrine for Thirumoolar. Tradition holds that it was built on the spot where he attained jeeva samadhi.The temple's story holds that Thirumoolar, the siddhar honoured as the author of the Thirumandhiram, composed it sitting at this place. An aradhana is held for him here on Aswini star day, and the temple is run by the Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam. (Another tradition places his samadhi at Chidambaram.)
• Sage Patanjali Patanjali Jeeva Samadhi, Thirupattur · Thirupattur, Tiruchirappalli district Within the Brahmapureeswarar temple complex at Thirupattur, near the Brahma shrine, lies the jeeva samadhi of the sage Patanjali. It is now an enclosed meditation hall.One tradition says Patanjali attained jeeva samadhi in ten places, and this is believed to be one of them. His guru puja falls on Sathayam star day in Vaikasi. Visitors often sit for a while in quiet meditation in the hall.
• Bogar Bogar Jeeva Samadhi, Palani · Palani, Dindigul district The Palani hill temple has a shrine of its own for the siddhar Bogar, and tradition holds that he attained jeeva samadhi there. Long-held belief credits him with making the main Dhandayuthapani image from navapashanam.Devotees customarily bow at Bogar's shrine after their darshan of Murugan. The emerald lingam over the samadhi is said to be one Bogar himself worshipped, and Bogar Jayanthi is observed on Bharani star day in Vaikasi. (Some traditions also name other places for his samadhi.)Temple: Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
• Karuvurar Karuvurar Shrine, Karur · Karur, Karur district In the south-west corner of the Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar (Aanilayappar) temple at Karur stands an east-facing shrine for the siddhar Karuvurar.The temple's story holds that Karuvurar, one of the eighteen siddhars, merged with Aanilayappar here. His guru puja is held every year, when his festival image is taken round the streets in a chariot.
• Sadasiva Brahmendra Sadasiva Brahmendra Adhishtanam, Nerur · Nerur, Karur district In Nerur village on the Cauvery bank near Karur stands the adhishtanam, the jeeva samadhi of Sadasiva Brahmendra. The Kashi Viswanatha temple is beside it.Sadasiva Brahmendra is honoured as an Advaita sage and a composer of Carnatic songs. Music festivals are held in his honour each year at Nerur and Manamadurai, and devotees bow quietly at the adhishtanam.
• Pattinathar Pattinathar Samadhi Shrine, Thiruvottiyur · Thiruvottiyur, Chennai district Near the beach road at Thiruvottiyur in Chennai stands the samadhi shrine of Pattinathar. In the sanctum he is worshipped as a lingam on a square base, facing the sea.Tradition holds that Pattinathar, a wealthy merchant who renounced everything, came here after visiting many shrines, attained liberation on this shore and became a lingam. His guru puja is held here every year, and visitors bow at the samadhi and recall his verses.
• Pamban Swamigal Pamban Swamigal Samadhi, Thiruvanmiyur · Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai district The samadhi of Pamban Kumaraguruparar Swamigal, a devotee and poet of Murugan, is at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai. After he passed away in 1929, his disciples set up his samadhi here.His guru puja and the Mayuravahana Sevana festival, which he asked his followers never to miss, are held here every year, with special worship on full-moon days too.
• Ramana Maharshi Ramana Maharshi Samadhi, Sri Ramanasramam · Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai district At Sri Ramanasramam, at the foot of Arunachala, the body of Ramana Maharshi is enshrined in the samadhi hall. The ashram grew up around the samadhi of his mother, Alagammal.Devotees from across the world sit in quiet meditation in the samadhi hall. Ramana taught the path of self-enquiry, asking "Who am I?".
• Seshadri Swamigal Seshadri Swamigal Samadhi, Seshadri Ashram · Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai district The Seshadri Swamigal Ashram stands on Chengam Road in Tiruvannamalai, next to Sri Ramanasramam. After he passed away on 4 January 1929, his body was laid to rest in samadhi here at the foot of the hill.Honoured as Seshadri of the golden hand, he lived simply on the streets of the town. Devotees revere him as a siddhar and bow at his samadhi in the ashram.
• Yogi Ramsuratkumar Yogi Ramsuratkumar Samadhi, Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram · Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai district The Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram on Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai, holds his samadhi and statue. A Shivalinga and three lifelike figures mark the spot where he attained liberation.Fondly called Visiri Samiyar, the saint with the fan, he passed away in 2001. Devotees bow at his samadhi, and the things he used are kept at the ashram. Unceasing chanting of Rama's name was the way he showed.
• Thayumanavar Thayumanavar Thapovanam, Lakshmipuram · Lakshmipuram, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram district Thayumanavar, the sage known for his Parapara verses, attained mahasamadhi at Lakshmipuram in Ramanathapuram. A shrine was built where he attained jeeva samadhi, and the place is called the Thayumanavar Thapovanam.Tradition holds that he came here after worshipping at many shrines and entered samadhi. A guru puja is held here every year, with bhajans and spiritual talks.
• Kanchi Maha Periyava Maha Periyava Adhishtanam, Kanchipuram · Kanchipuram, Kancheepuram district The adhishtanam of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, the 68th head of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, is at the Sankara Matham in Kanchipuram. Revered as Maha Periyava, he passed away on 8 January 1994.Devotees bow at the adhishtanam. On his annual aradhana day, Rudra Ekadasi and a maha abhishekam are performed there, and in the evening a golden chariot goes round the main streets.