The Pancha Bhoota temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and these five temples are said to be the important places of pilgrimage in South India, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. Pancha refers to number five and Bhoota (bhuta) refers to specific elements.
Puttaparthi Agastya Nadi Astrologer Sai Bharati – in company with 36 ritwiks and priests – plan to complete prayers at these temples with final prayers at Pratyangira Devi Temple at Ayawadi (Kumbakonam) on 20 August 2018.