Kapileswar temple is located at a 4 km distance from Binika near Charda and is 32 km away from Sonepur. Kapileswar Mahadev is the presiding deity of this place. This temple, comparatively like the Baidyanath temple with exquisite workmanship, belongs to Anangabhima Dev III in the 13th century AD. Throughout the year devotees come here to worship Lord Mahadev. Kapileswar temple is a famous temple in Sonepur, Subarnapur.
- The temple reflects the Kosalan style of architecture, characteristic of western Odisha, with a central sanctum (garbhagriha), antrala (vestibule), and a pillared mandapa, complete with lateral projections on its north and south walls.
- The central deity is Lord Kapilesvara in the form of a Shiva Linga, installed within a circular yonipitha. The premises also house idols such as Nandi, Salabhanjika, Bhooda Ganas, and various architectural fragments.
- Celebrations of festivals like Maha Shivaratri and Sitalāsasti are observed here with considerable devotion.
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Open Timing
Kapileswar Temple opening time is Monday to Sunday Morning 6 am to Evening 8 pm
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit Kapileswar mandir is at all times of the year
Nearest Bus Stop
The nearest Bus stop is Binka, which is located around 2.5 KM distance from Shree Kapileswar Temple
Nearest Railway Station
The Nearest Railway Station is Sonepur, which is located around 30 KM distance from Sonepur Kapileswar mandir
Nearest Airport
The nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, which is located around 300 KM distance from Kapileswar mandir
