“One of the largest and oldest temples in India is dedicated to Lord Siva as Arunachalesvara in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. The Lord is worshipped in the form of an ancient lingam, which is regarded as svayambhu (not man-made). The huge temple, dating back to the ninth century and extending over 25 acres, is at the base of the majestic Annamalai hill that rises up to about 2,600 ft.
The temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas (five famous Siva temples in South India), each lingam being a manifestation of a natural element: Land, water, air, sky and fire.”
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