[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [History of Indian and Eastern Architecture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876) › v1.c19.s10.3 # History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.3 History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.3 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s10.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876.v1.c19.s10.3) 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. - [Previous: v1.c19.s10.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876.v1.c19.s10.2) - [Next: v1.c19.s10.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876.v1.c19.s10.4) - [Up: v1.c19.s10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876.v1.c19.s10) ## Cites (2) - [Kanchipuram](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.kanchipuram) - [Kalahasti](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.kalahasti) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876.v1.c19.s10.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.fergusson-1876.v1.c19.s10.3) · Pramāṇa