24 Gurus
From this Guru, I learn Patience and Forgiveness.
Earth
I am adorn on Left side of Shiva's head symbolizing Shiva as "Lord of Time"
Crescent Moon
I am one of Pancha-bhoota Kshetra. Shiva is worshipped here as "Space Lingam"
Chidambaram
From this Guru, I learnt Equal mindedness, to keep cool under all circumstances
Ocean
I am the king, who received boon from Lord Brahma to bring Mother Ganga to earth as river
King Bhagirath
I am one of Pancha-bhoota Kshetra. Shiva is worshipped here as "Water Lingam"
Thiruvanaikaval
From this Guru, I learned "This too shall pass". Everything changes except for the Lord Within
Moon.
I am formed by touching of index finger to the thumb, representing union of individual consciousness (Atman) with universal consciousness. What is my name
Chinmudra
I am one of Pancha-bhoota Kshetra. Shiva is worshipped here as "Air Lingam"
From this Guru, I learnt to use my words wisely and only to speak sweet, pleasing words
Water
This on Shiva's personified form represents "Shiva's mastery over desire"
Tiger skin
I am one of Pancha-bhoota Kshetra. Shiva is worshipped here as "Fire Lingam"
Tiruvannamalai
From this Guru, I learnt to "Accept all and not allow impurities of others to enter our personality" instead "to purify all that comes in contact
Fire
This on personified form of Shiva indicates that "His mind is absorbed in the inner self while His body is engaged in outer world"
Half closed eyes
I am one of Pancha-bhoota Kshetra. Shiva is worshipped here as "Earth Lingam"
Kanchipuram