In Tamil, translates to poison . Thus, Nanjupuram literally means "The Village of Poison." This etymology is crucial. In yogic lore, Lord Shiva consumed the deadly Halahala poison during the Churning of the Ocean (Samudra Manthan), retaining it in his throat (Neelakantha). The Tamil Siddhars emulated this by learning to transmute poisons within the body to achieve immortality or high spiritual states.
Siddhars believe in transmuting base metals into gold and, more importantly, transforming the base human body into a divine, immortal one. The Nanjupuram Yogi is credited with the knowledge of (the universal salt), a catalyst that can cure incurable diseases. His formulas are written in Vagmiam (a coded Tamil script) that only trained Siddha doctors can read today. Nanjupuram Tamil Yogi
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Unlike modern yoga studios focused on asanas, the Nanjupuram Yogi’s routine involved the 16-step ritual worship of the Self (Atma Puja), where the body is treated as a temple of Shiva. His sadhana included: The Tamil Siddhars emulated this by learning to
Devotees report that even today, the can be strongly felt at these locations. Tuesday and Friday are considered especially auspicious for visiting.