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Agathiyar

 Agathiyar is considered as the Father of Tamil Literature.  He compiled first Tamil grammar
called Agathiyam. 
 He is believed to be direct disciple of Lord Siva.
 Specialized in language, alchemy, medicine, meditation and spirituality (yogam & gnanam).
 There are 96 books believed to be authored by Agathiyar including classical works like
Vaidiya Sigamani, Chendhooram - 300, Mani-400, Sivajalam, Sakthijalam .
 It is believed that the healing spirit of Agathiya hovers around the mountains of the
Courtalam situated  in the southern part of Tamil Nadu.