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Literary Research & Documentation Department Siddha Central Research Institute
(Central Council for Research in Siddha, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)
Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106. Ph: 26214925, Fax: 26214809 Email: [email protected], Web: www.crisiddha.tn.nic.in
Organizer’s Message:
Siddhar Agathiyar, one among the line of eighteen Siddhars, is called the Father of Siddha
Medicine. His contribution to Siddha system of medicine and other related fields is immense. Ministry of
AYUSH has approved the proposal to celebrate Agathiyar’s birthday as “Siddha Day” every year. So, we have
decided to celebrate in a grand manner the first “Siddha Day’ which falls on 4th
January 2018. It has also been
suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH to conduct a National Seminar, well in advance, as a preamble to the
grand Siddha Day celebration. His role in various fields will be explored through this two day National
Seminar on “The Glory of Siddhar Agathiyar and his Contribution to Siddha System of Medicine”. The
information obtained through the deliberations of this two day seminar will highlight the greatness and
magnificence of Siddhar Agathiyar.
Agathiyar
The origin of Siddha medicine dates back to
the Sangam and Pre-Sangam period (before 2nd
century BC). Agathiyar is an enlightened personage
who has made contribution not only for Siddha
medicine but also for Tamil language and grammar.
Ancient literatures/ writings reveal that he was the
founder of the Tamil language and Grammar.
“Agathiyam”, said to have been written by sage
Agathiyar was the base literature for Tholkappium.
However, the literature is yet to be found.
According to one school of thought he was
born in a mud-pot (Kumbam). Hence he was named
kumba muni. Another name is kurumuni, as he was
very short. He is also called Vandamizh Mamuni,
Kumba Mamuni, Santha Nool Tamizh thanthavar,
Kuriyon, Paithanmizh Munivar, Arivan,
Muththandamizh, Thermuni, Thamizhar Koman,
Aathimuni. Agathiyar married Lopamuthirai,
daughter of Vidharppa and led a happy life.
Pulathiyar was his only son according to literatures.
He attained Samadhi at Anantha Sayanam
(Thiruvananthapuram). In some literature, it has
been mentioned that he attained Samaadhi at
Kumbakonam.
Many historical evidences and events speak
about Agathiyar’s life and his accomplishments.
Agathiyar is said to be many in number and people
heading different forms of Art and Medicine are
called in general Agathiyar. Agathiyar of
Mahabharatha, Ramayana and Agathiyar who lived
during Lord Siva’s marriage were all different and
belong to various periods.
In the name of Agathiyar many works/subjects
such as Alchemy, Medicine, Yogam, and Astrology
have come out.. But all the books are not by the
original author. In all probability, the works written
by different persons at different periods of time
seem to have been attributed to Agathiyar to invest
them with dignity and antiquity.
Central Council for Research in Siddha
For the development of Siddha system of
Medicine, Govt. of India, by bifurcating the erstwhile
Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha
(CCRAS), formed Central Council for Research in
Siddha (CCRS) with its headquarters in Chennai and
Eight research Institutes/Units in four states namely,
Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Mettur & Palayamkottai),
Puducherry (Puducherry), Karnataka (Bengaluru) and
Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) and in (Karol Bagh and
President Estate) NCT of New Delhi, The CCRS, an
autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH,
Govt. of India, is an apex body in India for
undertaking, coordinating, formulating, developing
and promoting research on scientific lines in Siddha.
The research activities of the Council include
Preclinical research, Clinical Research, Drug
Research and Literary Research in Siddha. Siddha is
a science of holistic health emphasising both drug
and diet for human health care.
Siddha Central Research Institute
Siddha Central Research Institute (SCRI) is the
pioneer institute for research in Siddha and was
established in the year 1971. The research activities
are governed by Institutional Human Ethics
Committee, Institutional Animal Ethics Committee
and Scientific Advisory Board. SCRI is having
adequate infrastructure with various departments like
Clinical research (including Biochemistry and
Clinical pathology), Pharmacognosy, Chemistry,
Pharmacology, Literary research and Pharmacy. This
institute is in the process of upgrading itself to
centre of excellence for Clinical research. This is one
of the renowned institutes for effective treatment of
Psoriasis(Kalanjagapadai).
Abstract submission for Poster Presentation : 11.08.2017
UG students : Rs. 500/-
PG/P.hD Scholars : Rs.750/-
Faculties /Practitioners/
Others : Rs. 1000/-
The registration fee may be paid through
Demand Draft or Online Transfer
For DD
To be drawn in favour of -SCRI, Chennai
Payable at : Chennai
Topics of interest
History and Anthropology on Agathiyar
Agathiyar and his Legacies
Agathiyar and his contributions towards Alchemy
Agathiyar and his contributions to Basic principles in Siddha
Agathiyar and his contributions to Medicine
Agathiyar and his contributions towards Linguistics and Astrology
Visitors’ profile UG/PG Siddha students and Ph.D.
Scholars
Siddha graduates
Faculty members & Research
Scholars of various Siddha institutes
Faculty members from The Tamil
Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University,
Chennai
Assistant Medical Officers/Medical
Officers/NRHM Siddha consultants
working in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
and Kerala.
Traditional healers
Siddha Physicians of other states -
(both Govt. and private)
Tamil scholars/ Anthropologists/
Historians
For Online Transfer
A/C no: 35122832668
Bank: State bank of India
Address: 22, Sathrudden Sahib Street,
Aminjikarai, Chennai 600106
IFSC code: SBIN0003273
Seminar dates
26.08.2017 & 27.08.2017
Last date for Registration
04.08.2017
Calendar of events
Literary Research and Documentation Department
A Literary Research Unit was started by the Government of India at Saraswathi Mahal Library
Campus, Thanjavur in the year 1964, as an important milestone in the development of the Siddha
system. In 1971, one more Literary Research Unit was started at Government Siddha Medical College,
Palayamkottai. They have made wonderful collections of traditional manuscripts and very old Siddha
printed books dealing with treatment of ailments, from the traditional physicians all over Tamil Nadu. In
1979, these units were merged to form Literary Research and Documentation Department (LRDD) at
Central Research Institute for Siddha, Chennai. In April 2007, the LR & DD was merged with CRIS,
Chennai-106. The Mandate of this department is to carry out literary research.
Literary Research & Documentation Department Siddha Central Research Institute
(Central Council for Research in Siddha - CCRS) Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106.
Ph: 26214925, Fax: 26214809 Email: [email protected], Web: www .crisiddha.tn.nic.in
Central Council for Research in Siddha Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India,
Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106 Telefax: 044-26211621
[email protected] www.siddhacouncil.com
Contact us:
Organizing Secretary : Dr. P. Sathiyarajeswaran Assistant Director & In-charge Mob: +91 94435 79540
Conveners : Dr. M. Kannan Research officer (Siddha) Head, LR&DD Mob: +91 9841 207 207
Dr. P. Thenmozhi Research Officer (Siddha) Mob: +91 98842 77109
Literary Research & Documentation Department [email protected]
