Featuring the lives of local ‘Siddhars’ or Hindu saints
Astro customers can enjoy Piravi Sittam, a new local Tamil documentary featuring mystical and intriguing aspects of Hinduism specifically of local Siddhars or Hindu saints, premiering on 12 December, 9pm.
The first of its kind, this 8-episode local documentary reveals some fascinating and lesser known mysteries of Hinduism and is directed by Chilian S Perumal and hosted by local talents, Arulselvan Selvasamy and Meena Kumari Kadianpan, with the former being the lyricist from popular songs including ‘Yaaro Ival Yaaro’, ‘Uruguthu Oru Manam’ from film ‘Azhaggiye Theeand’, and ‘Kanave’ from film ‘Athaiyum Thaandi #Punithamaanathu’; and the latter, a radio announcer and script writer for various TV shows.
Piravi Sittam will feature Siddhars in Malaysia, their history and contributions to local communities. In addition, this documentary will discuss the benefits of traditional medicine, the practice of Yoga, breathing exercises, practice of vegetarianism along with visits to eight sites where the practice of ‘Jeeva Samadhi’ or ‘Mukthi Nilai’, a ritual carried out upon reaching a transcendental spiritual state, is held, such as Sri Jeganathar Sivalaya Ashrama and Kasivasi Kandaiya Swamy Samadi in Perak; Sittar Palanisamy Meditation Centre, Brammah Sri Swami Sarahana Bhavanantha Samathi, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Madalayam and Kandaswamy Temple in Penang; and, Sri Sivapithu Gurumatha (Amma) and Swamy Santhanantha Sitthar in Kedah.
Catch new episodes of Piravi Sittam every Saturday at 9pm on Astro Vaanavil HD (CH 201) or stream anytime on Astro GO and On Demand.
