Bogar, also known as Boganathar, was a prominent member of the of Tamil Nadu. Born into a family of goldsmiths, he became a master of alchemy, yoga, and natural sciences. He is famously credited with:

(போகர் 12000) is one of the most mysterious and extensive manuscripts in the Siddha tradition, authored by the legendary Tamil alchemist and sage Bogar Siddhar . While his work Bogar 7000 is more widely available and studied, the Bogar 12000 is a massive compilation that delves deeper into the secret sciences of alchemy, medicine, and spiritual philosophy. Who was Bogar Siddhar?