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Ekambareshvara (Kanchipuram)

एकाम्बरेश्वर
Also known as: Ekāmbarēśvara, Kanchipuram Shiva, Earth Element Linga

About

The presiding deity of the Ekambareshvara Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. One of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element of earth (Prithvi). Associated with the ancient mango tree under which Shiva worshipped. The temple is known for its thousand-pillar hall.

Attributes

Earth elementPancha BhootaKanchipuramAncient mango tree

Symbols

LingaEarthMango treeThousand-pillar hall
Consort
Kamakshi
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Ekāmbarēśvarāya Namaḥ
Shiva Panchakshari

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriPanguni UttiramAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

KanchipuramTamil Nadu

Iconography

Linga form. Associated with ancient mango tree. Temple with thousand-pillar hall.