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SATTAIMUNI SIDDHAR GURUPOOJA CELEBRATION –

Sattaimuni Siddhar Gurupooja celebration: 15th of September 2025
Venue : Sri Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Faculty of Siddha Medicine.
Sattaimuni Siddhar is an ancient Tamil saint, one of the revered Pathinen Siddhargal (18 great Siddhas), known for his profound contributions to Siddha medicine, alchemy, and anthropology. He being an ardent devotee of lord Shiva was presented a woolen shirt “Kambali sattai” by Shiva himself. Since then, he was called “Kailaaya kambali sattaimuni”. He is considered a disciple of the great Siddhar Bogar and also studied under Sage Agastya. Since he learned under Siddhar Bogar, he grasped chemistry to the finer nuances. Soon he unfurled his ingenuity in the field of chemistry in transmuting base metals to higher level and in developing muppu and mercuric pills

The Sattaimuni Siddhar Gurupooja celebration was celebrated on 15th of September 2025 at the Sri Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Faculty of Siddha Medicine. The event was organized by the Siddha Medical Students’ Union, with guidance provided to Phase I BSMS students by academic staff of Department of Moolathathuvam.

The ceremony began with the recitation of “Siddhar Vanakkam” by Phase I BSMS students Miss.S.Lukshana, honoring the revered lineage of Siddhars through devotional verses. A special speech on the life, spiritual wisdom, and medical contributions of Sattaimuni Siddhar was delivered by first-year student Master.S.Sivahajan.The talk highlighted Sattaimuni Siddhar’s profound impact on Siddha medicine, alchemy and spiritual
justice. Sattaimuni Siddhar is known for his expertise in Siddha medicine, he authored “Sattaimuni Karpam-100,” a work on rejuvenation medicine followed by many even today.He produced 96 sutras related to alchemy (Rasavathavidya). His fundamental
works in anthropology are held in high regard among the Siddhars. He is celebrated for his teachings and remedies aimed at balancing cosmic energies and restoring harmony.

Sattaimuni Siddhar works/Books on Siddha Medicine:
Sattaimuni nigandu 1200
Sattaimuni vaatha kaaviyam 1000
Sattaimuni sarakku vaippu 500
Sattaimuni navarathina vaippu 500
Sattaimuni vagadam 200
Sattaimuni munpin gnanam 200
Sattaimuni karppam 100
Sattaimuni unmai vilakkam 51

This Gurupooja served as a meaningful opportunity for students to deepen their connection to the Siddha tradition and honor the timeless wisdom of one of its most iconic sages.

September 29, 2025

KANAGARATHINAM SWAMI GURUPOOJA

CELEBRATION – 2025

Kanagarathinam swami Gurupooja celebration: 14th of September 2025
Venue : Sri Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Faculty of Siddha Medicine.

Kanagarathinam swami is one of the most celebrated Siddhars in Jaffna,who was born in 1880 in Thirunelveli, South. Swamigal sought the path of wisdom not for himself but to alleviate the suffering of the people who were suffering.

The Kanagarathinam swami Gurupooja celebration was celebrated on 14th of September 2025 at the Sri Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Faculty of Siddha Medicine. The event was organized by the Siddha Medical Students’ Union, with guidance provided to Phase I BSMS students by academic staff of Department of Moolathathuvam.The ceremony began with the recitation of “Siddhar Vanakkam” by Phase I BSMS students Miss.S.Lukshana, honoring the revered lineage of Siddhars through devotional
verses.

A special speech on the life, spiritual wisdom, and contributions to hindusium of Kanagarathinam swami was delivered by Phase I BSMS student Miss.S.Thulikshan The talk highlighted Kanagarathinam swami. The Sivagurunath Peedham in
Tirunelveli was established by his disciple Mahadeva Swami to commemorate the work of his guru Kanagarathnam Swami, and he served as its first Paramacharya Guru. This Gurupooja served as a meaningful opportunity for students to deepen their connection to the Siddha tradition and honor the timeless wisdom of one of its most iconic sages.

September 29, 2025

EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO KANGUVELY AGASTHIYAR STHAPANAM,MUTTUR.

 Date of visit : 15th of September 2025
 Location : Kanguvely Agasthiyar Sthapanam,Thirukkaraisaiyampathy ,
Muttur,Trincomalee.
 Time duration : 5.00 AM – 12.30 PM
 Participants : Phase I BSMS Students
 Organized by : Department of Moolathathuvam
 Guided by : Dr. (Mrs.) S.Krishna
Dr. (Mrs) A.Sivarupan
Ms.A.Anushiyaa
Ms.J.Kavipriya

September 25, 2025

Experience Sharing Programme

The Department of Nanjiyal and Paramparai Maruthuvam , Faculty of Siddha Medicine,University of Jaffna, organized the Experience Sharing Programme” on the theme “Skills in the Management of Murivu Nerivu (Orthopedic) Conditions.” The resource person was Dr. Fernando Anthony, a registered traditional physician (SLAMC Reg. No. 9136), currently practicing in the Mannar District. The programme was conducted on 29th August 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., at the Faculty Auditorium. A total of 84 fourth BSMS students, together with the Head and academic staff of this Department, actively participated in the event.

During the session, Dr. Anthony shared his extensive knowledge and experience in the treatment of ‘Murivu Nerivu’ conditions. His presentation encompassed clinical management strategies, demonstrations of practical approaches, and the integration
of audiovisual resources, including relevant YouTube video materials.

Feedback from the participants was collected through an online survey. The responses indicated a high level of satisfaction among the students, who expressed appreciation for the opportunity to gain practical insights from an experienced
practitioner. Furthermore, many students conveyed their interest in visiting Dr.Anthony’s clinical practice in order to observe specialized treatment procedures directly.

September 23, 2025

Orientation -Academic year 2023/2024

The orientation programme with inauguration ceremony for the academic year 2023/2024 will be commenced on 2025.10.02 from 7.30 am. All the students should be registered themselves at 7.30 am at the Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kaithady on 02.10.2025.