Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple/Shree Astashambhu Temple Kualo,Odisha

72 km from Dhenkanal, 45 km from Angul and 25 km from Talcher town, Kualo is famous for housing a plethora of temples dedicated to Lord Kanakeswar, Baidyanath, Paschimeswar, Balunkeswar and Kapileswar. In its ruined form, the temple of Kanakeswar is about 24 meters high and preserves some of the earliest specimens of sculptures representing ancient temple building activities in Odisha.

Even though some portions of the temples are ruined, people throng the temples to seek the blessings of the Gods seated in those temples. The temples of Kualo feature some of the amazing temple architectures of Odisha. The temples are high and large in structure. ‘Tourists, who are interested in archaeology, find the place very interesting for study. Even for the general tourists, the ancient temples and the natural beauty of the place attract them. This tourist spot can be visited throughout the year.