In was indeed a joy to realize that this blog and the numerous books compiled and posted online has helped many come to Agathiyar and the Siddhas. Along the way Agathiyar prompted me to stream live the puja at Agathiyar Vanam Malaysia (AVM) through a young medical student in Russia, Stalin. What started as a private home puja and initially viewed by a single person from the USA, Jnana Jyothiamma, through Skype, eventually extended to the general public too with the blessings of Agathiyar. Many wrote in to inform that they were watching the live stream.
Just as my family and I observed and followed all the rituals that Tavayogi performed at his Kallar Ashram, those who came around to AVM and participated in the homam, abhisegam and bhajan, took back whatever knowledge they gained in conducting these rituals, and began to perform them at their own individual homes. Occasionally they used to congregate at AVM for prayer.
The many books of praise to Siddhas that AVM released served them well, many having adopted the format and sequence of prayer in their own premises.
Both Agathiyar and Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal were the catalyst for me to indulge in these rituals. Initially hesitant to carry out the directive, not wanting to turn out to be a priest, Agathiyar then revealed in the Nadi that I was not doing it for myself but for all of humanity. Only then could I accept this humongous task full heartedly.
The many books of praise to Siddhas that AVM released served them well, many having adopted the format and sequence of prayer in their own premises.
Both Agathiyar and Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal were the catalyst for me to indulge in these rituals. Initially hesitant to carry out the directive, not wanting to turn out to be a priest, Agathiyar then revealed in the Nadi that I was not doing it for myself but for all of humanity. Only then could I accept this humongous task full heartedly.
Slowly I realized this was to be my mission too: to perform rituals, to blog, compile, published and fill the existing vacuum in Siddha worship and fulfill the needs of Agathiyar's devotees. And it so happened that Agathiyar gave me a task that I enjoyed doing.
Nadi Guru T.Ramesh, Kalai and Selvam have been very accommodating in reading the Nadi for AVM members. Agathiyar has saved us the trouble of seeking the Nadi in India. Nadi Guru Senthil had read my very first Nadi in 2002 in Malaysia. Nadi Guru Ramesh has patiently read my Nadi 53 times to-date. I am greatly indebted to him.
Nadi Guru T.Ramesh, Kalai and Selvam have been very accommodating in reading the Nadi for AVM members. Agathiyar has saved us the trouble of seeking the Nadi in India. Nadi Guru Senthil had read my very first Nadi in 2002 in Malaysia. Nadi Guru Ramesh has patiently read my Nadi 53 times to-date. I am greatly indebted to him.
Bala Chandran Gunasekaran was pointed to AVM by Agathiyar in his Nadi. He held on faithfully to Agathiyar and later was a tool to propagate the Siddha path to family, relative and friends. He and his friends got together and started a group, Thondu Seivom, aimed at contributing financially and physically to society. Thondu Seivom performed their first annadhanam and prayers at the Batu Caves Murugan temple. That was a good start.
He then scouted around for a home where they could serve meals on a regular basis. He found one. Among their many projects undertaken to date is supporting a student complete her studies, providing provisions, groceries, clothing and utensils, besides sponsoring food once a month at this childrens' home.
He then scouted around for a home where they could serve meals on a regular basis. He found one. Among their many projects undertaken to date is supporting a student complete her studies, providing provisions, groceries, clothing and utensils, besides sponsoring food once a month at this childrens' home.
Not remaining complacent with his on going deeds, nor neither resting on his laurels, Bala Chandran moved his family to contribute monthly towards performing an annadhanam at a handicap and mentally retarded children and elder center close to his home. Sri Balachander Aiya has this to say about Bala Chandran, "He is a blessed soul. I feel so proud to be associated with great souls like Bala who feels that service is above self. Service to humanity is service to God. This is what ERAI wants."
Besides this noble mission, Bala Chandran has brought hundreds to Agathiyar for a Nadi reading, hence bringing many to the folds and path of the Siddhas.
Meanwhile Sri Balachander Aiya and his wife have generously opened up their home to host the numerous activities and events organised by AVM, the Agathiyar Universal Mission (AUM) and Babaji's Kriya Yoga Trust. Besides providing the space they provided delicious home cooked food for all the participants too. They have served Babaji's Kriya Yoga Trust well, coordinating their projects and sales of books on the local front. With his long standing and extensive knowledge and experience in the hotel line, it is only obvious that Sri Balachander Aiya is extremely good in organising events.
Along the way we are introduced to Yogacharya Gurudasan who is serving in Malaysia. The master volunteered to hold Kriya Yoga classes for AVM members and went on to initiate many students for the very first time, after going through an induction ceremony recently in Bangalore. He was conferred the title of Acharya and given the name Gurudasan by MG Satchidananda. Gurudasan was earlier initiated into Babaji's Kriya Yoga by MG Satchidananda too.
AVM had the pleasure of meeting another master and his student. Master Sri Arunan, an exponent of Varma Kalai and Sri Yuvaraj helped conduct classes in this ancient art form of defense and healing for AVM members and the public. Those keen on pursuing this art form can call Master Arunan at +6019 6311049. Yuvaraj through his Sri Agasthiyar Sakthi Nyaanaalayam in Kepong, has provided immense support for AVM's activities and events.
Sri Krishna of the Agathiyar Universal Mission (AUM) joined forces with AVM to bring service and devotion to a greater height. Both Sri Krishna and his wife were dictated by Agathiyar in the Nadi to help fulfill the needs of those who were given parikaram or atonements in the Nadi readings. Hence they started AUM Holidays to cater to the devotees travel needs and pilgrimage both in Malaysia and India. Seek Aum Holidays at +6012 3970 431 if you are in need of a specific and tailor-made pilgrimage.
AUM with participation from AVM went on a one day spiritual tour to caves, samadhis, ashrams and temples in Malaysia recently. Following the success of this tour, AUM has put together another spiritual package slated for 4 June 2016.
Sri Krishna and his wife had initiated and have been engaged in a feeding program, Pothigai Meals on Wheels for some time now. They prepare home cooked food to be distributed to the homeless and vagabonds in and around Kuala Lumpur city once a month during Pusam Star. AVM, Thondu Seivom and Amutha Surabhi came together to donate and joined in the distribution of food parcels.
Sri Krishna then was given an enormous task and responsibility of performing rituals at the Agathiyar temple at Eco City Sri Raja Sakthy Nageshwary Amman Temple in Kuala Lumpur, after the sudden demise of the devotee who established Agathiyar there. Since July of last year Sri Krishna with Sri Balachander Aiya and Saravanan Palanisamy have been performing libation to the granite statue of Agathiyar and conducting the puja. Sri Krishna intends to hold a special puja for Agathiyar to commemorate a year of taking over the puja. The celebrations will fall on 7 July 2016.
Dr Tiagarajah of the Sri Mayuranathar Alayam, Pamban Kumaraguruthasa Swamigal Thirukovil in Dengkil invited AVM to hold a fest for Agathiyar, Sri Agathiyar Vizha at their premises recently (http://agathiyarvanam.blogspot.my/2016/04/agathiar-vizha-part-1.html). After the success of this Vizha, AVM and AUM together with the temple management plan to hold the annual Agathiyar Jayanthi and Guru Puja Vizha at the temple grounds. This year the festivity falls on 18 December.
Dr Tiagarajah, the force behind moving many activities and events, together with the temple committee, has brought this temple to the notice and attention of the public. His dedicated team has ventured to hold numerous fests for Pamban Swamigal in other states too.
The Dr has invited members of AVM to conduct the Sathru Samhara Siva Subramania Trisathi Homam over the weekend in conjunction with Vaigasi Visagam. Saravanan Palanisamy will lead the Yagam, as he did earlier during Agathiyar Vizha. Saravanan is much talented in recitation of both Sanskrit and Tamil verses, as testified by Jnana Jyothiamma, "The Vedic invocation chants by Sara and the group at the Havan was just Superb and very pleasing", relating to the video that was uploaded on Youtube by AVM at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n50cfFzjUHQ
Saravanan is multi talented having contributed accompanying art for Sri Velayudham Karthikeyan's Sitthan Arul blog at https://siththanarul.blogspot.my/2016/05/317-52.html
He has also a talent to write songs, having penned a couple of verses on Agathiyar at AVM.
Dr Janardena with assistance from others in the medical profession has come forward to hold a medical camp at the childrens' home soon.
Dr Krishnan of Hillriche Sdn Bhd has served many devotees who where guided to him by Agathiyar and others for an alternative medicine for their illnesses and diseases. Dr Krishnan is an astrologer and a Siddha medicine practitioner. My family and I have consulted the Dr many times. I am deeply grateful to the Dr.
Sri Arivananthan, a Siddha medicine practitioner too, conducts prayers for Agathiyar and the Siddhas at the Arul Guru Agathiyar Arul Peedam in Klang. He is well versed in performing the Yagam. AVM and AUM members had the opportunity to participate in the Sidhar Magavelvi Puja at his premises recently.
Many others have contributed towards making each event organised by AVM and AUM a success. To all these wonderful folks out there, I can only say:
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