Shiva is worshipped as Ekambareswarar in the form of Pirthvi
Linga (one of the panchabhoota lingas) at the Ekambareswarar Temple
Legend has it that once when Shiva was in deep meditation
and Goddess Parvati, who was in a playful mood, closed the eyes of Shiva. This
led to total commotion in the universe. An angry Shiva scolded Goddess Parvati
and asked her to go and meditate on earth.
Goddess Parvati then went to earth and created a Shivling
and started worshipping it. This is the famous Pirthvi Linga, which is one of
the Panchabhoota Lingas.
Shiva tried to test the devotion and loyalty of Goddess
Parvati. To overcome the tough situations, Goddess Parvati was helped by Vishnu.
Finally pleased with the devotion of Goddess Parvati, Shiva
united with Her. The reunion happened under a mango tree.
Eka – means one; Ambara means mango; and Ishvarar is Shiva.
Shiva is worshipped as Ekambareswarar in Kanchipuram and also a temple in Chennai.
Shiva is worshipped as Ekambareswarar in Kanchipuram and also a temple in Chennai.