In English
refers to the worship of the five elements - earth, water, fire, air, and ether - considering them as manifestations of the Divine. The earth bears the burden of mighty mountains, vast oceans, dense forests, villages, towns, and cities. Likewise, the remaining four elements are also responsible for the sustenance of creation. The (Indians) extol earth as (mother earth), water as (goddess of water), fire as (god of fire), and air as (god of wind) and offer their salutations to them.