Kapilash Temple Orissa

Kapilash Temple Orissa is popularly known as the Kailash temple. It is one of the most exquisitely designed temples that is situated in Dhenkanal. The Kailash temple is located on top of a hill amidst lush green environs. This region was the capital of the kingdom of Keshari and was known as Chowduar. The temple is almost 26 kms away from the town of Dhenkanal.

Kapilash temple possess the idol of lord Chandrashekhar or lord Shiva. This temple is surrounded by other holy shrines. Visitors who wish to pay homage to the deity of Lord Shiva have to climb a flight of 2000 steps. The idol of Shiva is richly decorated and during religious festivals this holy shrine sees innumerable number of devotees coming from every corner of the world. During the festive occasion of Shivratri the idol of Shiva is specially decorated with gold ornaments. The temples, which are worth visiting other than Kapilash on the same hilltop are the temples of Raghunath, Saptarshi, Narayana and Viswanath. This temple mis known to be one of the main attractions of the town of Dhenkanal. The hill on which the Kapilash temple is situated is surrounded by the districts of Dhenkanal and Cuttack.

Orissa Kapilash temple has been well -maintained by the administrative body of Orissa. Care has been taken in order to preserve the archaic walls of Kailash temple. Religious devotees show their dedication by carrying water collected from the river Mahanadi in earthen pots. Many devotees walk barefoot the flight of 2000 steps in order to appease Lord Shiva.