Bogar, also written Bhogar, is a siddhar remembered in the traditions of Palani. A siddhar is a figure associated with accomplished spiritual practice in Tamil traditions. At Palani, Bogar’s name is especially connected with the making of the Dhandayuthapani image, the form of Murugan worshipped on the hill.

Palani tradition describes the image as navapashanam and attributes its making to Bogar. This association appears in Tamil Nadu Tourism’s account of the temple. It is a sacred account of the image’s origin; it does not establish a precise life history or independently verified composition of its material.

Writings including Bogar 7000 are traditionally transmitted under his name. An introduction to this literature needs care about the edition and the attribution of each passage. The reflections below concern patient learning and work offered in devotion. They are our reflections on the tradition, not authenticated sayings by Bogar.