In South Indian traditions, Kannappa is a devotee of the Hindu god Shiva. [1] His story is closely connected with the Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. He is a saint in the Tamil …

Oct 7, 2022 · Kannappa Nayanar was one of the greatest devotees of Lord Shiva, who offered his eyes to him. He is believed to be a reincarnation of Arjuna in the Mahabharata. Kannappa is …

Kannappa: Kannappa is a legendary figure in Tamil folklore renowned for his unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva. His legend is closely associated with the Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra …

Nov 26, 2017 · Lord Shiva blessed both of them and praised them for their devotion, given in their own way. He especially lauded Thinnan, and declared him to be a saint – a Nayanar, as the …

Kannappa was one of the 63 Tamil Saints – the 63 Nayanars. Before becoming a saint, Kannappa was known as Thinnan and he was a hunter by profession. Thinnan was attracted …

Oct 5, 2013 · This is the story of one of the sixty-three Nayanars (Saivite saints) Kannappa Nayanar. Kannappa Nayanar was born Thinnan , in a place called Uduppur near the present …

The History of Kannappa Nayanar He never studied the holy scriptures, yet his devotion was sung by many sacred texts. He was trained to hunt and kill but his love towards his Lord was …

Story of Kannappa Naayanaar. Nayanars are saints of Tamil Nadu who are devoted to God Shiva. They are known for their steadfast devotion to Lord Shiva and have influenced the Bhakti …

6 days ago · Kannappa, also known as Bhakta Kannappa, is a revered Hindu devotee of Lord Shiva, famous for his extreme devotion to the point of offering his own eyes to stop a bleeding …

In this article, we would talk about Kannappa Nayanar, his life history, how Lord Shiva tested his bhakta and also who are the Nayanar Saints. Who is this man carved in the temples with his …