Bangaru Adigalar was an Indian spiritual guru and the president of Adiparasakthi Charitable Medical Educational and Cultural Trust. He was called “Amma”, meaning mother in Tamil, by his followers and devotees of the Adhiparasakthi temple.
What is the original name of Bangaru Adigalar?
Born G. Subramaniam, he worked as a school teacher at Sothupakkam, riding a bicycle, before gaining popularity as Bangaru Adigal and the oracle of the Parasakthi temple functioning from a small, thatched cottage in Melmaruvathur from 1971.
When did Bangaru Adigalar died?
Adigalar, 82, suffered chest pain before his death at his residence in Melmaruvathur near Chennai. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said he was deeply saddened at the passing away of ‘Amma’ Bangaru Adigalar. The spiritual guru was unwell for some time and was confined to his home. He suffered a heart attack on Thursday evening.