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 Shaiva tradition. Originally a hunter, Kannappa began offering devotion to a Shiva Lingam, to which he offered his own eyes.

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 greatest of Shiva’s devotees were known. Since he had given up his eyes (“kann” means “eye” in Tamil) for the Lord, he would henceforth be known as Kannappa ...

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 …

The tale of Kannappa, a humble hunter with no knowledge of scriptures and rituals, transformed into one of the 63 revered Tamil saints because of his ultimate devotion and love towards Shiva.

Story of Kannappa is mentioned in the Peria Puranas. 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.

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 day Srikalahasti to the Chieftain of the hunting tribe, Nagan.

Mar 10, 2013 · Among the great devotees of Lord Shiva, the one that is embedded deep in the heart of many Indians (especially from the South) is the story of Kannappa. The story is a legend which is often heard from the grandparents as a bedtime story in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Kannappar, who mastered the ultimate wisdom! The kingdom of Pothappi Nadu was blessed by Mother Nature with an abundance of green forests and hills. In this kingdom was the village of Uduppur, surrounded by beautiful hills. The odour of rotting dead animals hung out to dry on the rocks along with nets used for hunting, filled the air.

Feb 28, 2022 · Do read the story of Dinna or Thinnan, a hunter whose devotion to Shiva turned him into Kannappa Nayanar, an important Shaivaite Saint.

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 …