Chandrashekhar Mahadev Temple, Kapilash Hill, Dhenkanal

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Chandrashekhar Temple Mahadev Temple is located on the top of the hill called Kapilash Hill and is 25 km distance from Dhenkanal Town. The hill is about 1500 feet high from the ground. The hill is surrounded by dense forest and overlooks the Mahanadi River of Cuttack City. Lord Chandrasekhar is 600 feet tall and belongs to the 14th century AD. The temple was constructed by the king of Narshima Dev II of the Ganga dynasty and was completed in the year 1335-1336 AD. For the comfort of devotees, they can reach the temple by climbing 1352 steps, apart from the motorable road. Kapilash Chandrasekhar Temple is a famous temple in Dhenkanal District.

There are two temples to the east of the Chandrasekhar temple at a higher altitude named Viswanath and Narayan. The spring water flowing out through the right foot on Narayan looks very beautiful and amazing. Shivratri is the main festival of Kapilash temple. A large number of pilgrims gather here on the occasion. Besides, Deer Park and Science Park are two other attractions of this place. Kapilash Hill is one of the best tourist places in Dhenkanal, Odisha.

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The Kapilash Hill, at an elevation of about 2,239–2,240 feet above sea level, near the Cuttack–Dhenkanal border
Regarded in Purāṇic lore as the “Kailash of Odisha”, with ties to sage Kapilas; some traditions also link it to Shridhar Swami and the Mahima culture.
The hillock hosts several smaller shrines: Parvati, Ganesh, Kartikeya, Vishnu, Rama, and Ganga; Jagannath serves as a Parshwa-devata.
Main celebrations include Maha Shivaratri (Feb–Mar), with lighting of the “Maha Dipa” and Kartik Purnima and the Bolbam pilgrimage during Shravan.
Chandrashekhar Mahadev Temple is not only an architectural gem of the 13th century but also a spiritual summit that merges mythology, nature, and history.
Whether you’re drawn to a devotee-style pilgrimage or a scenic cultural trip, climbing this “Odisha’s Kailash” rewards you with breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and peaceful spirituality.