Siddha is an ancient Indian traditional treatment system which evolved in South India, and is dated to the times of 3rd millennium BCE Indus Valley civilization or earlier. According to ancient literature of Siddha, it is said that the system of this medicine originated from Hindu God Shiva who taught it to his consort Parvati. Parvati then passed it on to Nandi and Nandi taught about it to nine Devtas.

• Though the origin of this system is considered to be divine.
• Sage Agasthyar is considered as the founding father of Siddha Medicine.
• Also There are 18 prominent siddhars who are the main contributors.