Kapileshwar Mahadev Mandir Almora Klasim, Uttarakhand

Shri Kapileshwar Mahadev temple iks on the outshirts of Mukteshwar. As mythology goes the Pandavas had constructed the temple in one night. The most exciting thing is that the temple is slightly tilted which is quite fascinating. The Temple is surrounded by abundant natural beauty . Hence it has to be on one’s iterniary on a visit to Mukteshwar.

A secluded temple of Lord Shiva which is 1200 years old (as told by the priest). It lies on the border of Almora and Nainital districts. The river Kosi flows next to the temple. If you’re arriving from the Nainital side you may like to cross the shallow river on foot. It’s a unique experience in itself.

Like other temples built in Kumaon, Kapileshwar temple was built by Katyuri rulers in the 8th-9th century, hence its sculpture is also similar to other temples. Only local light brown stones have been used to build this temple. The structure of the walls is also similar to other temples of Katyuri style. There are also two statues in the entrance of the main temple.

Kapileshwar Temple is a temple of Shiva which is built at the confluence of Shakuni and Phadka rivers. Shakuni River, Chaikhan and Phadka River originate from Motiyapathar. Looking at the structure of the temple situated between the rivers, it seems as if it is situated between two snake-shaped rivers. The main temple of this temple has become a little crooked. Some people believe that the temple is leaning due to land subsidence, but local people say that there was a fight between two snakes in this temple due to which this temple has tilted.

Inside the main temple is the Linga of Shiva which is self-made. Goswami families of Nath tradition have the right to worship in this temple. The Goswami family has been performing puja here for years.