Bhogar was a South Indian by birth, belonging to the caste of gold smiths. Who became Palani has been mentioned in the Tamil Sangam literature as “Podhini”, which came to be called as Palani “later according to the historians. In “Thirumurukatruppadai” (a Sangam Literature) Palani has been mentioned as the third “Padai Veedu”. This was the southern end of the Kongu Nadu and edicts refer to this place as “Vaiyapuri Nadu”. Which was ruled by King Vaiyapuri Kopperumbaegan. Many Siddhas are said to have lived in this region. The Idol of Palani Andavar is said to have been made of Navapashanam (a combination of Nine Minerals) , by a Sage called Bhogar. It is also claimed by many that the materials of abhishegam like milk, sandalpaste, etc., attain medicinal properties on being poured over lord Palani andor or Subramanya Idol and they have cured many diseases, when taken by the patients. It is a speciality of Palani.

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