In Tamil Shaivism, Kannappa is venerated for his devotion, and his story is documented in the Periya Puranam, a 12th-century Tamil hagiography of the 63 Nayanars, [13] in which he is …

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 …

Nov 26, 2017 · He especially lauded Thinnan, and declared him to be a saint – a Nayanar, as the greatest of Shiva’s devotees were known. Since he had given up his eyes (“kann” means “eye” …

Kannappa Nayanar, one of the 63 venerated Shaiva Nayanar saints, was known for his profound devotion to Lord Shiva. Originating from the Vettuva Gounder community, Kannappa, initially a …

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 …

Since Thinna offered his eyes to God he is popularly called Kannappa Nayanar – ‘kannu’ being the Telugu and Tamil word for eye. Bhakta Kannappa Temple in Sri Kalahasti, delving into its …

Feb 3, 2019 · Kannappa Nayanar’s bhakti was so intense that he could not bear to see his beloved Lord Siva suffer in any way.

Dec 9, 2022 · Kannappa was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He was born on 3102 BC in Andhra Pradesh. He is considered as one of the 63 Nayanmars. It is believed that the great warrior …

Nayanar’s parents (the hidden good and evil tendencies and worldly desires) tried but failed to take him away from God. The Lord asked the priest to hide behind Him, while Tinnanar was in …

Sep 20, 2024 · Kannappa Nayanar or 'Kannappa' was one of the 63 Nayanmars or holy Saivite saints, the staunch devotees of Lord Shiva. The Periyapuranam compiled by Sekkizhar and …