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Ekambareshvara

एकाम्बरेश्वर
Also known as: Ekāmbarēśvara, Kanchipuram Shiva, Mango Tree Lord

About

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.

Attributes

Earth elementKanchipuramPancha BhootaMango treeShiva form

Symbols

Mango treeLingaNandiEarth element
Consort
Kamakshi
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Ekāmbarēśvarāya Namaḥ
Shiva Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriAnnual temple festivalsPanguni Uttiram

Scriptures

PuranasShaiva Agamas

Regions Worshipped

KanchipuramTamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Linga form. Associated with ancient mango tree. Anthropomorphic form: Shiva with trishula and damaru.