Kannappa

In South Indian traditions, Kannappa is a devotee of the Hindu god Shiva. His story is closely connected with the Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. He is a saint in the Saiva Siddhanta tradition.

Originally a hunter, Kannappa offered his devotion to a Siva Lingam by making simple offerings and eventually sacrificing one of his eyes. As he prepared to offer the second, Shiva appeared and stopped him.

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