Kannappa

Kannappa, a 12th-century devotee of Lord Shiva born in Andhra Pradesh, holds a revered place in South Indian spiritual lore. He is venerated as a saint in the Saiva Siddhanta tradition, which teaches that the ultimate goal of devotion is union with the divine. In some temples, tradition dictates that devotees first offer prayers to Kannappa before worshipping Shiva himself. His legend lives on through ancient inscriptions, stone engravings and a wealth of literary works.

Over the years, six films have explored Kannappa's life, including the popular Bhakta Kannappa starring Krish....