This is Chandikesvara (Chandesa), one of the sixty three Nayanars of Saivite faith. The Nayanars are devotees of Shiva and are historical figures, lived during the 6th-8th century. The Nayanars were responsible for the Bhakti movement. Here Chandikesvara is identified by the axe. The story: As a young boy, Vicarasarman as he was known, was … Continue reading Chandikesvara