Kapilash

[jijaji]

Kapilash Temple in Orissa...

 

There are two inscriptions preserved near the temple which are conclusive evidence regarding the construction of the temple, one being the "BRISHAVA" inscription and other,the KALASHA inscription. The Brishava inscription has not yet been studied in full & "KALASHA" inscription has been recorded in the Epigraphica India Vol. XXXIII & inscriptions of Orissa Vol. V Part-I. It is proved from the Kalasha inscription that the main temple was constructed in the year 1246 by Narasingh Dev-I, who was also known as Langula Narsingh Dev, the builder of the world famous Sun temple at Konark.

 

As per some historians Ananga Bhima Deva father of Langaula Narasingh Dev was associated with Kapilash and was instrumental in building, the Viswanath temple which is older than Lord Chandrasekhar’s temple. Langula Narasingh Dev a prolific and aesthtic builder, was responsible for the creation of some of greatest sculptures in Orissa and it is believed that the iron beams required for the Konark temple were constructed near Dhenkanal. From the above facts it is established that the Ganga dynasty had close liaison with the area, in and around Kapilash, it was Langula Narasingh Dev who constructed the main temple in 1246 A.D. It was Langula Narasingh Dev who donated two villages named Nagena and Bhimapur for the day to day management of the deity.

 

This inaccessible shrine received attention and patronage from all the Rulers of Ganga dynasty and the subsequent Gajapaties belonging to the surya dynasty. There are many ancedates associated with rulers of the Ganga dynasty, who came to Kapilash to worship Lord Chandrasekhar at the time of serious crisis. They held large "yajnas" & "Maharudravisekha" to appease the Lord and to ask deliver once from difficulties. The Gajapaties of Surya dynasty Pratap Rudra Dev accidentally killed a bull and inorder to cleanse himself of this great sin, worshipped Lord Chandrasekhar for a very long time during this period. He worshipped the Lord with "Yajnas" & "Maharudravisekha" and had ritual reading of "MAHABHARAT". It was Pratap Rudra Dev who constructed the "JAPAMANDAP" and the Baladev Jew temple at the foot hills at Deogaon. It was during this period that Deogaon came into existence.

 

In 1531 Gajapati Pratap Rudra Dev bestowed the management of Karamulpatna upon his general Harisingh Bidydhar. From Harisingh Bidyadhar the rulling family of Dhenkanal was shifted from Karamul to Dhenkanal. It was Bhagirathi Mahendra Bahadu a descendant of Harisingh Bidyadhar who re- constructed the "Japa Mandap" and"Bhoga Mandap", started a Debottar Department and bestowed large tracks of land situated in many villages. His daughter-in-law Annapurna Devi constructed the famous Narayan Temple, It was Surapratap Mahendra Bahadur who constructed the Bungalow, a motor able road and made Kapilashaccessible to pilgrims. The 1352 stone steps were constructed after 1950.

 

Historically, Kapilash has been abode of many sages and seers. The most prominent amongst them was Sridhar Swami,Gorekha Nath, Parsuram Nath & Mahima Gosain. Where as Gorakh Nath & Parsuram Nath came to Kapilash in 10th Century A.D. & 16th Century A.D.

 

Sridhar Swami made this hill top shrine his abode in the 14th Century A.D. Sridhar Swami, who later on became the 10th Sankaracharya of Puri reached his intellectual peak of this place. The treatises on "Srimad Bhagavat Geeta", "Vishnu Purana" & "Sripadyabali" were written here by Sridhar Swami during his long stay.

 

The Chaitnya Charitamrita also mentioned about Lord Chaitnya visiting Kapilash at sometimes. There are many anecdotes narrated by surrounding villagers which suggest that ancient Siddha beams are seen entering and Living the mountain range even these days.

 

Hence historically, a series of rulers from Dhenkanal estate with there worship and patronage made this mythological shrine an important religious place in Orissa. At the same time , the worship offered by Sages like Sridhar Swami & Gorakh Nath brought out the true mystical & divine powers of the abode of Lord Chandrasekhar.

 

 

 

[This message has been edited by jijaji (edited 11-11-2001).]

[jijaji]

Originally posted by jijaji:

 

Sridhar Swami made this hill top shrine his abode in the 14th Century A.D. Sridhar Swami, who later on became the 10th Sankaracharya of Puri reached his intellectual peak of this place. The treatises on "Srimad Bhagavat Geeta", "Vishnu Purana" & "Sripadyabali" were written here by Sridhar Swami during his long stay.

 

The Chaitnya Charitamrita also mentioned about Lord Chaitnya visiting Kapilash at sometimes. There are many anecdotes narrated by surrounding villagers which suggest that ancient Siddha beings are seen entering and Living the mountain range even these days.

 

Hence historically, a series of rulers from Dhenkanal estate with there worship and patronage made this mythological shrine an important religious place in Orissa. At the same time , the worship offered by Sages like Sridhar Swami & Gorakh Nath brought out the true mystical & divine powers of the abode of Lord Chandrasekhar.

 

 

[This message has been edited by jijaji (edited 11-11-2001).]

WOW...interesting part about Sridhar Svami for sure! Who would have thought he was the 10th Shankaracarya of the Puri Govardhan Matha.

 

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[This message has been edited by jijaji (edited 11-11-2001).]

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Originally posted by jijaji:

 

Sridhar Swami made this hill top shrine his abode in the 14th Century A.D. Sridhar Swami, who later on became the 10th Sankaracharya of Puri reached his intellectual peak of this place. The treatises on "Srimad Bhagavat Geeta", "Vishnu Purana" & "Sripadyabali" were written here by Sridhar Swami during his long stay.

 

 

 

This is topmost controversial just see!

 

 

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[This message has been edited by jijaji (edited 11-11-2001).]