Shree Kapileshwar Temple - Hindu temple in Ponda - South Goa, India

very divine place very peaceful temple must visit

Well maintained Shiva temple....

" Always have the temple in your sight......" Exploring Goa...... Beyond beaches...... At Ponda......... exploring temples... Shree Kapileshwar Temple Kapileshwar Temple is the first as you start to drive west towards the biggest cluster of six temples. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this quiet temple offers a large open space just as you cross its arched gate from the main road. Old ladies, sitting on a small flight of stairs at this entry, selling flowers, incense and coconut to be offered to the deities inside are likely to greet you. A small altar with Tulsi or holy basil adorns the courtyard. While worshiping trees is common in Hinduism, Tulsi is at the top of that totem pole and as such, you are likely to see Tulsi not just in temple courtyards but also inside private homes across the country. Compared to its peers, this 18th century temple is relative simple. The characteristic red laterite-rock construction of Goa lays bare and adds to its rustic charm. While the mandapa has an elegant gable-style roof, the garbagriha or the sanctum is housed inside a beautiful dome-shaped structure. The other thing you would notice is that this is a relatively quiet temple as compared to others in the area. Mondays are special prayer days for Lord Shiva and expect more people on this day of the week.

There are sides to this place, i have categorised the sides on the basis of sunset and sunrise. Yes, from here you can watch one of most beautiful sunset and sunrise in Ponda. You can watch the sunset from the stairs of a small Hanuman mandir near it.

Nice and quite place. The Ganesha idol in the entrance of the temple is breathtaking. The temple remains mostly closed and opens only on special occasions. There is a big parking space and benches all around the temple. There are two roads to reach this templa one the main road and the other way is by walking and there are stairs provide. The main road is not quite good needs repair and is not very safe so please take precautions while driving.

This temple is not so very famous. Road to reach the temple is not good. Yes you can drive a bike or car up the hill but i wouldn't recommend it because of road condition. I choose to walk the distance of just around 1km from road. The major attraction of this temple is the huge Ganesh statue outside of the temple. Lots of open space with amazing view of ponda city. A place where you can see both sunset and sunrise. Locals should do something to repair the roads and for garbage collection. Follow me on instagram @ritusangle for more offbeat travel content. Keep travelling

Very divine and chill area sounding the temple. Mind feels at ease at this place.

Kapileshwari temple is located in kavlem Very well maintained No specific parking space is available