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Kapileshwar Temple




Kapileshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered to be the oldest temple in Belgaum District. An inscription on the Kamala Basadi, a Jain shrine within Belgaum fort, makes a mention of this. The chief idol is worshipped in the form of shivling on a flat peetha. Annual festival is held during shivratri.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Belgaum
Location: Belgaum    

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