Kapaleshwar Mahadev Temple Nashik, Maharashtra

Nashik’s Kapaleshwar Temple is sacred to Lord Shiva. Hop, skip and jump away from the iconic Ramkund, the temple is quite unusual because, like other Shiva shrine, there is no statue of Lord Nandi, the gatekeeper of Shiva. According to the legends, the temple was the place where Lord Shiva performed penance after taking a holy dip in Ramkund to wash off his sin. The reason why there’s no Nandi statue in the temple is because Lord Shiva regarded Nandi as a Guru or teacher and hence, there is no Nandi to guard the Kapaleshwar Temple.

History of the Temple

Mistakenly, once Lord Shiva killed a cow. Then, he was asked by Nandi to visit Nashik to take a bath in Ramkund. As per the Nandi’s instruction, he took a holy dip in Ramkund and meditated for some time. The temple is located at the same place where Lord Shiva meditated.

Also, festivals like Maha Shivaratri are celebrated in this temple.

Time and Details of the Temple

Morning Time – 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Evening Time – 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM