Kapileshwar Temple

Kapileshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Balod town, Balod District, Chhattisgarh. The temple is locally revered as Kapileshwar Mahadev and is associated with Sage Kapila. Situated in the town area, it serves as an important religious centre for devotees from Balod and surrounding areas, especially during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan.

Visitors can expect a modest, traditional Shiva temple complex with a sanctum housing a Shiva lingam, open courtyard and simple shrine architecture. The setting is quiet and devotional, surrounded by the townscape of Balod. Visitors can observe daily prayers, offer worship, and experience local religious customs. The premises are accessible for darshan, photography in outer areas, and short peaceful visits.

Kapileshwar Temple is regarded as an old Shiva shrine in Balod, traditionally associated with Sage Kapila from whom the name Kapileshwar is derived. It has long served as a local centre of Shaivite worship and is maintained as a community religious site.

The temple holds cultural and religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva in Balod district. It is a focal point for festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Shravan Mondays, when devotees gather for prayers, abhishek and special rituals.