Ajit Karn
The famous Kapileshwar temple in Odisha’s capital city Bhubaneswar will be added to the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) inventory of protected monuments, officials announced on Tuesday.
Notably, the Gazette notice to add Kapileshwar Temple to the ASI list of Protected Monuments was published on May 5. The decision was made to improve the structure’s maintenance and preservation.
Priests of the temple and locals have also expressed their approval of the decision.
Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sadangi tweeted, “In my office in Bhubaneswar yesterday evening, I thanked Minister @kishanreddybjp for including KAPILESHWAR TEMPLE on the ASI list of protected monuments and requested that KHANDAGIRI- UDAYGIRI CAVES be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
Sadangi urged Union Tourism Minister Kishan Reddy to designate the caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri as “world heritage sites.”
Sibaram Malia, the chief priest of Kapileswar Temple, lauded the efforts of Aparajita Sadangi and the Union minister, stating, “Due to the negligence of the state government, Kapileswar Temple has been severely devastated in numerous locations. During the ASI survey, a portion of the temple’s architecture was again emphasized. Consequently, this Temple will now entice more tourists to Bhubaneswar, just as the Lingraj Temple does.”
The Kapileshwar temple, which dates back to the 5th century and was renovated by Gajapati Kapilendra Dev in the 14th century, is renowned for its exquisite carvings and beautiful architecture, which are instances of the centuries-old tradition of Indian temple architecture.
The Kapilesvara Temple exemplifies the Kalinga architectural style, which is known for its elegance and simplicity. It is a well-known tourist destination that draws tourists and devotees from India and around the globe.
The temple serves as a reminder of the region’s rich history as well as the people of Odisha’s deep religious and cultural origins.
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The Kapilesvara Siva temple, also known as the ‘Kapilesvar temple’, is one of the earliest still-standing temples in the Indian state of Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva under the name Kapilesvara. It is located in Kapilprasad, approximately one kilometer from the Bhubaneswar Lingraj Temple, which dates back to the eleventh century.
