Indian Tamil Siddhar
Bogar, Bhogar, or Boganathar was a Tamil Shaivite Siddhar. He was a disciple of Kalangi Nathar.[1] He was born in Vaigavur near Palani Hills. He received his education from his mother and his grand father described in several traditions and texts.[2] Bogar himself describes his native roots in his book "Bogar 7000". Bogar went from Tamil Nadu to China and taught about enlightenment, this is also mentioned in his book Bogar 7000. Bogar is said to be in "nirvikalpa samadhi" below the sanctorum of Palani Murugan hill temple. The Tamraparniyan sea route was adopted by Bogar in his travels from South India to China via Sri Lanka (ancient Tamraparni).[1]
- ^ a b "Siddha Bhoganathar Oceanic Life story". palani.org.
- ^ PANDIAN, M. SENDUR (1993). "Bohar (1550-1625) : Record of His Visit to China (Summary)". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 54: 757. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44143069.