Sunday, April 26, 2009

PanchaBootha Sthalams

The origin of life is linked with the five basic elements (Pancha –five, Bhootam – Element) of Wind, Water, Fire, Earth and Space (ether). These elements are referred to as Vaayu, Jalam (Apah), Agni, Prithvi and Aakasam.
  • Sri Kalahastiswarar temple at Sri Kalahasti near Tirupati – Vayu Stalam (Wind)
  • Jambukeswarar temple at Tiruvanaikka near Tiruchirappalli – Apustalam (Water)
  • Annamalaiyaar (Arunachaleswarar) temple at Tiruvannamalai – Agni Stalam (Fire)
  • Ekambranathar Temple at Kanchipuram – Prithvi Stalam (Earth)
  • Natarajar Temple at Chidambaram – Akasa Stalam (Space )

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