LORD Shiva Temples Signifying 5 Elements of Nature and Life
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The Pancha Bhoota Stalam is a group of five Hindu temples in India, that are dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva.
These temples are believed to represent the five elements of the universe: earth, water, fire, air, and space.
The Pancha Bhoota Stalam are:

Chidambaram Temple - represents the element of space (akasha).
Thiruvanaikaval Temple - represents the element of water (apas).
Thiruvannamalai Temple - represents the element of fire (agni).
Thiruneermalai Temple - represents the element of earth (prithvi).
Kalahasti Temple - represents the element of air (vayu).

These temples are considered to be some of the holiest sites in Hinduism, and are visited by thousands of devotees every year. They are also important centers of learning and culture, and are home to a number of important religious texts and manuscripts.
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