Tag Temples of Tamil Nadu

Agastya Fingerprints Change Vishnu To Linga Kutralanathar

Agastya is one Sage who was worshiped by Lord Rama.

He was the one who revealed the Adhityahrudaya Stotra to Rama, when Rama was depressed in the Battle field, fighting against Ravana.

He was aslo present during the Mahabharata.

He is a Siddha.

A detailed Post on Agastya follows.

He transformed the Idol of Vishnu to Shiva Linga to signify the unity of Shaivism and Vaishnavam.

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Siddha Bhogar China’s Lao Tsu Founder Taosim

And there are Nava Siddhas, which may correspond to the Saptha Rishis of the Sanatana Dharma.

Now to the point of Bhogar in China.

Bhoga, along with Agastya is considered to be seniors among the Siddhas.

Palani Subrahmanya Swamy Idol was installed by him with a special mixture of herbs, called Nava Pashaana.

This Idol is expected to last through the Kali Yuga, the present aeon described by Sanatana Dharma.Kr