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Painting, c. 1820 – c. 1825, portrays Shiva intervening to prevent Kannappa from sacrificing his eye.
Kannappa is a legendary figure in Tamil folklore renowned for his unwavering devotion to the Hindu god Shiva. His legend is closely associated with the Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. According to folklore, Kannappa, a hunter, plucked out his eye as an offering to a Shiva Lingam. Before he could sacrifice his other eye, Shiva appeared.[1][2] He is revered as one of the 63 nayanars, a group of Shaiva saints.Kannapa was born as Thinnan in a hunter's family, specifically from the Vedar tribe, known for their hunting skills. His devotion to Lord Shiva is celebrated in Tamil literature and religious texts. According to the legend, Thinnan became an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva upon encountering a Shivalinga (an iconic representation of Shiva) in the forest.
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