The temple of Kapil Muni is situated on the Sagar Island of Sagardwip and is dedicated to Kapil Muni, one of the sages of Hindu legend. Most of the temples of Sagardwip were destroyed by a tornado, which also included the Kapil Muni Temple of Sagar Island. However, in 1961, the chief minister of Bengal, Shri B.C.Roy made efforts to set up this temple again, which was the fourth attempt to do so. This construction got completed in the year 1973.
This temple is most visited on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, that falls every year in mid-January. The devotees, who come to this temple on this occasion, take a holy dip at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and River Ganga. A dip at this confluence is said to wash away one’s sins and bless one with prosperity. On this occasion, there is also a ‘Gangasagar Mela’ held in the place, which is said to be the largest fair in West Bengal.
Kapil Muni Temple is situated at Sagar Island in West Bengal. It is believed that the deity was installed in 1437 by Swami Ramanand. The current structure is a recent one and it has a stone block, considered to be the representation of Sage Kapil. The idol of the saint holds a small pot of water in his left hand and a rosary in the right. Images of Bhagirath, Ram and Sita can also be seen here. The annual Ganga Sagar Mela is celebrated on Makar Sankranti Day here. Pilgrims take a holy dip in the Ganges, before going to the temple. Sagar Island is 130 km from Kolkata.
The great sage, Kapila Muni referred to in the legend is represented by a block of stone which is anointed and worshipped. The original site of the temple has been washed away by the sea. But an attractive new temple has replaced the previous temple. There are the emblems of the Sea, Ganga Devi and Bhagiratha besides that of Kapila Muni
