Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple, Kapilash, Odisha

Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple, Kapilash, Odisha

Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kapilash Hills near the Deogaon Village in Dhenkanal District in Odisha State, India. The temple is situated in the middle terrace of the Kapilash hillock at a height of about 2239 feet from sea level.

Legends

As per legend, the ashram of sage Kapila is said to have existed in Kapilash during ancient times. It is also said that Kapilash is considered as equivalent to Kailash.

History

The Temple was constructed by King Narasingh Deva I of Ganga Dynasty in 1246 CE as per the inscription in the temple. The temple is a protected monument of the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle. It is also under the control of Endowment Department, Government of Odisha. Shridhar Swami, the celebrated commentator of the Bhagavata Purana  and Mahima Gosain, the founder of Mahima Cult were historically associated with Kapilash.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/chandrasekhara-mahadeva-temple-kapilash-temple.html

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Rakhi Purnima are the festivals celebrated here. Devotees throng this temple during the Mondays of Shravan month, known as Bolbam Yatra. Devotees carry the water of the Mahanadi in earthen vessels on their shoulders. They reach barefoot to the hilltop before pouring the water on the Shiva Linga.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Kapilash Bus Stop,24 Kms from Dhenkanal, 24 Kms from Dhenkanal Bus Stand, 25 Kms from Dhenkanal Railway Station, 28 Kms from Mandara, 32 Kms from Bhuban, 61 Kms from Cuttack, 78 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 84 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The Temple is situated at about 6 Kms from Deogan on Dhenkanal to Bhuban route via Mandara.

Location