Kapileshwar Temple, Rahika, Bihar

Kapileshwar Temple, Rahika, Bihar

Kapileshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Rahika Village in Madhubani Tehsil in Madhubani District of Bihar, India. The temple complex consists of many shrines and the main shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shiva Linga is said to have been installed by Sage Kapila. Shrines of Parvati, Hanuman, Ganesha and various other deities can be seen in the temple premises.

There is a temple pond situated outside the temple premises. Jalabhiseka performed during the month of Shravan is very special here. The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Rahika, 8 Kms from Madhubani, 9 Kms from Madhubani Railway Station, 9 Kms from Madhubani Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Kaluahi, 26 Kms from Darbhanga, 159 Kms from Patna and 167 Kms from Patna Airport. The temple is situated on Darbhanga to Kaluahi route.

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