The Five Elements Temples of Lord Shiva
Representing the five elements of life, Pancha Bhootalu – Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), Jal (Water), Prithvi (Earth) and Akash (Space), temples have been dedicated to Shiva with Lingams that represent each of these elements as the supreme power.
Sri Kalahastheeswara Temple in Kalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh has the Vayu Lingam. It represents Air.
Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu has the Prithivi Lingam. It represents Earth.
Jambukeshwarar Temple in Thiruvanaikaval near Trichy, Tamil Nadu is home to the Jambu Lingam. It represents Water.
Arunachaleswara Temple in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu is the abode of the Agni Lingam. It represents Fire.
Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu is home to the Akasha Lingam. It represents Space.
