Pancha Bhoota Sthalams
The 5 sacred temples representing the elemental manifestations of nature (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Space).
Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai (Agni Sthalam)
Deity: Lord Arunachaleswarar / Annamalaiyar (Swayambhu Agni Lingam - Pillar of Cosmic Fire) | Nadu Nadu, Tiruvannamalai
Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram (Prithvi Sthalam)
Deity: Lord Ekambareswarar (Swayambhu Prithvi Lingam) | Tondaimandalam, Kanchipuram
Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval (Appu Sthalam)
Deity: Lord Jambukeswarar (Swayambhu Appu Lingam submerged in a subterranean water spring) | Chola Nadu, Tiruchirappalli
Srikalahasteeswara Temple, Srikalahasti (Vayu Sthalam)
Deity: Lord Srikalahasteeswara (Swayambhu Vayu Lingam - Wind/Air Element) | Rayalaseema, Tirupati
Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
Deity: Lord Nataraja (Ananda Tandava Murti - Cosmic Dancer) & Akasa Lingam (Chidambara Rahasyam - Formless Ether Element) | Chola Nadu, Cuddalore