Kapilesvara Temple, Hatuari, Odisha

Kapilesvara Temple, Hatuari, Odisha

Kapilesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Hatuari village in Dhenkanal District in Odisha, India. It is considered as one of the oldest temple in Dhenkanal District. The temple is situated in a small island of the river Ramiala. It is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

History

The temple was built during 14th century CE by Eastern Gangas. It is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple is Pancharatha on plan and Panchangabada in elevation. Tha temple has a rekha vimana of Kalingan order. The vimana is square on plan. The Sanctum houses a Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha.

Festivals

Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Rakhi Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Badasuanlo, 11 Kms from Kamakhyanagar, 26 Kms from Bhuban, 41 Kms from Dhenkanal Railway Station, 44 Kms from Dhenkanal, 91 Kms from Cuttack Railway Station and 118 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. The temple is situated on Kamakhya Nagar to Bhuban route (NH – 53).

Location