The presiding deity of the Ekambareshvara Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. One of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams (five elements) representing earth (prithvi). Associated with the ancient mango tree under which Shiva worshipped. Represents the element of earth.
Linga form. Associated with ancient mango tree. Anthropomorphic form: Shiva with trishula and damaru.