Commemorative stamp
THE BIRTH centenary of Sadguru Om Sri Siddhar Swamigal, founder of Omkara Ashram, will be celebrated on May 15 all over India and abroad. The Government of India is releasing a commemorative postage stamp to mark his birth centenary.
Sadguru Om Sri Siddhar Swamigal (1904-1964) was a spiritual leader who strove tirelessly for universal peace. He was a master of the Upanishads, Vedic scripts and the Siddha philosophy. An acclaimed expert in Siddha medicine, his healing touch alleviated the sufferings of millions of people. Born in Srinivasanallur near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Sadguru Siddhar Swamigal belonged to the Eternal Siddha parampara (lineage). His guru, Sri Sivanada Sivalinga Perumanaar initiated Him into spirituality at the age of eight. He engaged himself in severe penance and laid emphasis on the Supreme Higher Consciousness. He advocated the principles of Truth, Righteousness and Justice for spiritual uplift. Siddhar Swamigal revived the powerful ancient practice of Open Space Meditation, through which one can directly obtain and harness the cosmic power.
The concept transcends caste, creed and religion. Siddhar Swamigal lived in Srinivasanallur, Parangipettai (Porto Novo) and Mayiladuthurai, where he attained Samadhi on August 31, 1964. This day is observed as Guru Pooja and celebrated with great fervour. Sadguru Gnana Siddhar Temple has been consecrated in Pudupattinam, near Kalpakkam, where Om Sri Siddhar Swamigal is the presiding deity. The shrine is dedicated to the entire world as a centre for Atma Sadhana (self-realisation). Siddhar Swamigal's mission for mankind was created in the form of Omkara Ashram with the universal objective of propagating Santhosham (Eternal bliss) to every living creature.
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