Pancha Bhoota Sthalam refers to five temples dedicated to shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: earth, water, fire, air, and space. Pancha indicates “five,” bhoota means “elements,” and sthala means “place.” the temples are located in south India, four in Tamil Nadu and one in Andhra Pradesh. The five elements are believed to be enshrined in the five Lingams of the temples, with each Lingam named based on the element represented.