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Kannappa Nayanar: The hunter who gave his eyes for Shiva and the legend that still moves India

Sep 5 2025 / Indian Culture & Spirituality

A tribal hunter’s act of plucking out his own eyes for Lord Shiva turned into one of Tamil Saivism’s most powerful legends. The story of Kannappa Nayanar, rooted in Srikalahasti, challenges ritual over love, caste boundaries, and what true devotion looks like—while shaping the living traditions at the famous Vayu Linga temple.