History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.3
History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.3
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¹ 'Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society,' vol. viii. p. 7. The Chidambaram temple is dedicated to one of the Pancha-lingams or five notable symbols of Siva in southern India. These are—(1) at Conjivaram, the "prithvi-lingam," made of earth,—claimed also by the Tiruvâlûr temple; (2) at Jambukesvaram, the "apa-lingam," exuding water; (3) at Tiruvannâmalai in S. Arkat, the "tejo-lingam," sparkling with light; (4) at Kâlahasti in N. Arkat, the "vayu-lingam," of which the lamp vibrates with the wind; and (5) this at Chidambaram is the "âkâsa-lingam," of ether—having no material representation.