Kapaleeshwar Temple is located at Ramkund near the banks of river Godavari in Nashik, Maharashtra. This is a very rare temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as there is no murti of Nandi facing the Shivling in the temple.
Legend has it that Shiva roamed around the earth after cutting off the fifth head of Brahma. He was looking for redemption of sin he commited by cutting the fifth head of Brahma.
It is said that at Ramkund, Nandi advised Shiva to have a holy dip in the Godavari River for redemption of sin.
Shiva attained redemption from sin.
Pleased with this act, Lord Shiva took Nandi as one of his gurus and so there is no murti of Nandi outside the Kapaleeshwar Temple at Ramkund.
Every monday Aarti is performed at Ramkund. After the aarti Lord Shivas idol is put in a "Palkhi" and taken to the Kapaleeshwar Temple. Another aarti is performed inside the temple. This ancient temple is also considered as equivalent to visiting 12 jyotirlings in the world.
It is said that at Ramkund, Nandi advised Shiva to have a holy dip in the Godavari River for redemption of sin.
Shiva attained redemption from sin.
Pleased with this act, Lord Shiva took Nandi as one of his gurus and so there is no murti of Nandi outside the Kapaleeshwar Temple at Ramkund.
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