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Re: PANCHA LINGAMS
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To: alt-hindu@uunet.uu.net
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Subject: Re: PANCHA LINGAMS
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From: Swami Tadatmananda <arsha@grape.epix.net>
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:08:59 -0500
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From news@grape.epix.net Thu Feb 2 15: 58:53 1995
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On 1 Feb 1995, Harihar Subramanian wrote:
> I have heard through the word of mouth that Lord Shiva has
> five special temples. What is so special about these temples is that
> each of these temples are dedicated to one of nature's phenomenon, namely
> fire, water, land, wind and a fifth phenomenon that I am unaware of.
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> What I would like to know where in India are these temples
> located. I have been told that the Vayu Lingam is located in Kaala Hasti
> in Andra Pradesh. Any information on this topic will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
Dear Hariharan,
There are indeed five temples in which Lord Shiva is worshipped in the
form of the five elements (panca-mahabhuta), space, air, fire, water, and
earth. They are:
Chidambaram Temple in Tamil Nadu == space
Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh == air
Tiruvannamalai in TN == fire
Jambukeshwara Temple in Tirucirapalli, TN == water
Ekamreshwara Temple in Kancipuram, TN == earth
Om shantih
Swami Tadatmananda
Arsha Vidya Gurukulam
