Bhubaneswar · Odisha
Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar
A temple of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana near Kharavel Nagar in Bhubaneswar, known for its tall spire.
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Odisha · Temple listing
Kapilash Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Kapilash Temple, also known as the Mahadev Chandrashekhar Temple, stands in the hills about 26 km from Dhenkanal in Odisha, at a height of roughly 2,239 feet above sea level. The main tower of the temple is 60 feet tall. Pilgrims reach it either by climbing 1,352 steps or by a winding road. The temple was built by King Narasinghdeva I of the Ganga dynasty in the 13th century.
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Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Kapilash Temple
Dhenkanal district, Odisha
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
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Offerings
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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Bhubaneswar · Odisha
Rameshwar Deula
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12