Siddhars developed, among other branches of a vast knowledge-system, what is now known as Siddha medicine, practised mainly in Tamil Nadu as Traditional native medicine.A

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On 7th February, 2010, centenary celebrations of Nadar Mahajana sangam was held in Porayar. This is to honour Porayar T.Rathinsami Nadar who founded the Nadar

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