Bangaru Adigalar is a South Indian spiritual guru. He is the President of Adiparasakthi Charitable Medical Educational and Cultural Trust. He is called 'Amma', meaning mother in Tamil, by his followers and devotees of the Adhiparasakthi temple. He is believed to be the incarnation of the Supreme power – Adhiparasakthi by his followers. He has huge following of devout believers. Bangaru adigalar has also implemented reforms in temple and spiritualism. The government of India has honored him with Padma Shri award in 2019.