Siddha/Tamil traditional medicine developed by ancient Tamil yogis (siddhar)
Around 6,000 Siddha palm manuscripts are available. They have been inscribed on the International Memory of the World Register in 2005 by UNESCO. Only few hundreds have reached the printed books level.
Siddha knowledge was documented in Tamil, hence we have responsibility
Bringing Siddha (health) knowledge back is the only way of getting scientific recognition to Tamil language – future identity of Tamil culture is Siddha
To promote Tamilians health, human beings health, business opportunities for Tamil community, Siddha wellness tourism to TN
ACTIVITIES OF GLOBAL SIDDHA CHAIR @ MANIPAL
A museum with collection of Siddha palm manuscript, Siddhars history, Siddhars statue, herbals, minerals, animals used in Siddha, etc
Digitalization and publishing of all 6000 (unpublished) Siddha palm manuscripts – in multiple international languages
Virtual Siddha medical literature library, which would be accessible by public
Research activities – literature research, basic research, clinical research of Siddha Medicine, music therapy, diet therapy, yoga therapy, integrative/holistic Siddha medical approach, siddha and other traditional medicines, etc.
Opportunity for International students/scholars to carry out Tamil medical heritage research works (PhD, PDF, Fellowship)
Research on naadi diagnosis and developing our prototype naadi device (Naadi diagnosis)
Starting certificate/diploma courses in various fields of Tamil medical heritage (palm manuscriptology, Siddha Medicine, home remedies, medical concepts in general Tamil literature, Siddha Philosophy, Siddha Metallurgy, martial arts, ancient agriculture practice, ethnic veterinary practice, Anthropology, etc.) to Tamil diaspora as well as foreigners
To develop curriculum & virtual Siddha medical courses to students of the Tamil schools in abroad
To create youtube channel (awareness videos) about Siddha system in social media in multiple languages
Training center for Tamilian’s food as medicine, Traditional healthy Tamil culinary, home remedies
Introducing Siddha in the curriculum of modern medical system through elective course
To involve Tamil scientists and researchers through this chair to unearth scientific domain of Tamil culture
நாட்பட்ட நோய்களுக்கு வெளி மருந்தாக (drugless therapy) சித்த மருத்துவம், வர்மா மருத்துவம் இவற்றை ஆய்வு செய்தல்
தமிழரின் இசையின் மருத்துவ பலன்களை (Music therapy), நடனம், வாத்தியங்கள் இவைகளின் மருத்துவ பயன்பாடுகளை ஆராய்தல்
தமிழரின் பாரம்பரிய விளையாட்டுகளின் மூலமாக நோய்களை குணமாக்குதலை (குறிப்பாக Neuromuscular rehabilitation and developmental disorders) ஆராய்தல்
ஒருங்கிணைந்த கூட்டு மருத்துவ (Integrative Medicine) கலவையில் சித்த மருத்துவத்தை சேர்த்தல்
SIDDHA CHAIR OUTCOME
Many Tamil ancient medical literature will be translated and published in various national and International languages
Global acceptance of Tamil medical system through foreign Universities/ researchers who come to pursue research/ PhD in Siddha Medicine
Globalization of Siddha Medicine leads to job opportunities for Tamil youngsters, agriculture sector, trading, medical tourism, etc.
Global identity for Tamil as scientific language – respect from non-Tamilians
Publication of research papers and presentation in International Conferences
Many vanishing Tamil arts could get life back through courses
