- Ekambareswarar Temple – Kanchipuram (Earth)
- Jambukeswarar Temple – Thiruvanaikaval (Water)
- Annamalaiyar Temple – Tiruvannamalai (Fire)
- Thillai Nataraja Temple – Chidambaram (Sky/Ether)
- Kalahasteeswara Temple – Srikalahasti (Air)
Introduction:
The Pancha Bhootha Sthalams of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu represent the five sacred temples dedicated to the worship of the five elements of nature – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. These temples, namely Ekambareswarar in Kanchipuram (Earth), Jambukeswarar in Thiruvanaikaval (Water), Arunachaleswarar in Tiruvannamalai (Fire), Srikalahasteeswara in Srikalahasti (Air), and Thillai Nataraja in Chidambaram (Space), hold immense spiritual and religious significance. Devotees believe that by visiting these temples, one can achieve spiritual harmony and connect with the natural elements that form the foundation of life. Together, they form a profound pilgrimage that celebrates the cosmic principles underlying existence.