Biography
R. Guruchandran Swami (born March 2, 1957, Cumbum, Theni District) is a spiritual master known as Guru Bogar Sai Siddhar. His spiritual journey spans over 43 years of dedicated ascetic life.
Spiritual Names: R. Guruchandran Swami, also known as Guru Bogar Sai Siddhar.
Birthplace: Cumbum, Theni District (also known as Koyampai).
Original Name: R. Guruchandran.
Date of Birth: March 2, 1957.
Spiritual & Ascetic Journey
First Pilgrimage: Visited the Pashupatinath Temple in the Himalayas first.
Rigorous Penance
Spent one full year in a state of rigorous penance/meditation.
Nepal Ashrams
Lived an ascetic life in Nepal ashrams.
Siddha Jeeva Samadhi Shrines
Visited Siddha Jeeva Samadhi shrines and practiced deep meditation focused on Lord Shiva.
Mauritius Service
Stayed and served at the "Murugasram" ashram in Mauritius, mastering states of self-realization, yoga, and meditation.
Nirvana Deeksha
Received Nirvana Deeksha (initiation) as the third disciple from Gurusami Narayana Namboodiri at the Sri Lanka Devi Niroleeya Ashram and learned all sacred arts.
International Training
Trained at the Seshadri Swamigal Ashram in Tiruvannamalai. Afterward, provided spiritual training across 11 foreign countries through the Sri Lanka Devi Ashram.
Sathuragiri Cave Meditation
Resided anonymously inside a cave in the Sathuragiri Hills wearing only a loincloth (Kovanam like an ascetic), internalizing Lord Shiva, mastering the five elements (Pancha Boothas), hidden from the outside world to attain self-realization.
Social Service & Trust Activities
Koovagam Koothandavar Temple
Served as the trustee (Dharmakartha) of the Koovagam Koothandavar Temple for transgender persons and dedicated service to the transgender community.
Sri Mahalakshmi Transgender Trust
Established the "Sri Mahalakshmi Transgender Trust," traveled extensively across India, and dedicated two years at the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Secured vital government assistance and established welfare boards for transgender individuals.
Shirdi Sai Baba Sanctuary
Selected Melanthangal village to build a Shirdi Sai Baba temple, successfully completing the construction, consecration (Kumbabishekam), and continuous service at the Shirdi Sai Baba Sanctuary.
Sri Kodi Baba Dharma Seva Trust
Deeply understanding the glory of Shirdi Sai Baba—who is an incarnation capable of performing great miracles—dedicated myself to Baba and founded the "Sri Kodi Baba Dharma Seva Trust." Through this trust, we are undertaking the sacred mission of installing one crore (10 million) Sai Baba statues representing the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space/Ether).
Current Works
We are also delighted to share that the renovation and temple works of the Manampathi Temple in Uthiramerur are progressing exceptionally well.
Lineage of Gurus
Studied under esteemed spiritual masters including:
Proficiencies & Arts
Mastered astrology, Panchapakshi astrology, Prasannam, Islamic/Sufi traditional methods (Muslim murai), Ayurvedic healing systems (Ayurmuraigal), tantric practices, and numerous other disciplines, dedicating his life to serving humanity.
Astrology
Mastered astrology & Panchapakshi astrology
Sufi Traditions
Islamic/Sufi traditional methods (Muslim murai)
Ayurvedic Healing
Ayurvedic healing systems (Ayurmuraigal)
Tantric Practices
Mastered tantric practices and numerous disciplines
Dedicated to Serving Humanity
Through divine grace and spiritual wisdom, Swamiji continues to serve humanity with compassion, devotion, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of all beings.