Nature's five elements known as the Panchabootas - Wind, Water, Fire, Earth and Space. Lord Shiva epitomes these five elements.Srikalahasthi is in Andhra Pradhesh. All others are in Tamil Nadu.
• Sri Kalahasteeswarar, Kalahasti (Kattru / Wind):
Shrine of the Wind in Kalahasti near Tirupathi, is situated on the on the banks of the River Swarnamukhi.
• Ekambareswarar, Kanchipuram (Nillam/Earth):
Built by the Cholas, the shrine is the abode of Lord Shiva worshipped as the Parvathi Lingam, was later rebuilt by the Pallava kings.
• Natarajar, Chidambaram (Agayam / Space):
Nataraja is Lord Shiva in the Ananda Tandavam. Chidambara Rahasyam, the concept of nothingness (aroopam) is the speciality of this temple.
• Jumbukeswarar, Tiru Aanaikkaa (Neer / Water):
Dedicated to Water this temple is near Trichy and Srirangam; a natural spring is within the sanctum.
• Annamalaiyar, Thiruvannamalai (Neruppu / Fire):
The most revered Lord Shiva Temple in Tamil Nadu is seated on a hilltop.
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