Kapaleshwar Temple
कपालेश्वर मंदिर
A Shiva temple up a flight of steps on the hillside opposite Ram Kund. Unusually, it has no Nandi bull statue at its entrance, and it is one of Panchavati's oldest temples.
Kapaleshwar Temple sits on the hillside directly opposite Ram Kund, reached by about 50 steps, and houses a Shiva lingam. Legend says Shiva bathed here to atone for cutting off one of Brahma's five heads, hence the name 'Lord of the Skull'. Unlike most Shiva temples, there is no Nandi bull statue at its entrance. Legend holds that Nandi showed Shiva the way to liberation, and he is revered as a spiritual teacher. Admission is free, shoes must be removed, and the temple pairs well with a visit to Ram Kund.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Ramkund & Panchavati
- Kalaram Temple
- Sita Gufa
- Someshwar Temple & Waterfall
- Pandavleni Caves
- Sula Vineyards
- Anjaneri Hill
- Gondeshwar Temple