Sri Kalahasti Vayu Lingam and Kanappa Temple, Andhra Pradesh || शिव जी के सबसे बड़े भक्त का मंदिर

Sri Kalahasti Vayu Lingam and Kanappa Temple, Andhra Pradesh || शिव जी के सबसे बड़े भक्त का मंदिर Sri Kalahasti Temple :- The Srikalahasti Temple is located in the town of Srikalahasti in Tirupati district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Siva in his aspect as Vayu is worshipped as Kalahasteeswara. The temple is also regarded as Rahu-Ketu kshetra and Dakshina Kailasam. According to regional tradition, it is said to be the site where Kannappa was ready to offer both his eyes to cover blood flowing from the Shivalinga before Shiva stopped him and granted him moksha.. Bhakt Kanappa Temple :- In South Indian traditions, Kannappa was a devotee of the Hindu god Shiva. His story is closely connected with the Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. He is one of the 63 Nayanmars in the Tamil Saiva Siddhanta tradition. Originally a hunter, Kannappar offered his devotion to a shiva lingam by making simple offerings and eventually sacrificing one of his eyes. As he prepared to offer the second, Shiva appeared from the linga, granting him liberation.. Follow me on Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/purnank.tom... #srikalahasti #kanappa #vayulingam #andhrapradesh