Kannappa
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kannappa-188-1599590
title:
Kannappa
text:
Kannappa is a legendary figure in Telugu 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. Kannapa was born in a hunter's family, specifically from the Boya tribe, known for their hunting skills.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Indian saint
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannappa
date created:
2008-06-27T19:17:49Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T06:11:35Z
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