The precinct is located on the northern embankment of Manikarnika tank over an area of 44.00 square metres.

Until the middle of the 20th century, the temple dominated the economic, political and ritual life of the place.

Inscription of Kapilendra deva and other architectural sculptural fragments suggest the original temple could be earlier than 11th Century A.D.

The vimana is in rekha order, jagamohana is pidha and nata-mandira and bhoga mandapa (hall) are flat roofed and of later constructions.

The vimana (shrine) measuring 11.40 metres (37.4 ft) in height has usual bada, gandi and mastaka.

The parsvadevata (other deities) niches located on the raha paga of the tala jangha on the three sides of north, west and south and enshrine Parvati, Kartikeya and Ganesha respectively.

The Talagarvika below the niche is decorated with a series of Khakhara mundis flanked by naga nagi pilasters.

The image is crowned by jatamukuta and at the corners there are flying Vidyadharas and diminutive male worshipers at the base of the pedestal.

The northern raha niche houses a four-armed Parvati standing over a lotus pedestal.

The southern raha niche enshrines a four-armed Ganesha standing in tribhanga over a pedestal.

The enshrined deity is a Siva lingam within a circular yonipitha (basement) made of black chlorite.

The temple has a vimana (shrine) depicting pancha ratha (five chariots) and a frontal porch.

The Baidyanatha Siva temple (Lat- 200 13’ 74" N., Long- 850 49’ 65" E., Elev- 45 ft (14 m)) is located in Kapilesvara temple precinct and the enshrined deity is a Siva lingam over a circular "yonipitha" (basement), made in sandstone.

So ailing people offer special prayer and surrender before the Lord when suffering from diseases.

The ceiling that is made of wood is carved with various decorations like elephant, makara, and a series of lotus scroll work.

This temple is located in the Kapileswara precinct and the enshrined deity is a Siva lingam over a square yonipitha (basement) made of laterite.

On elevation, the vimana is of pidha deul with usual bada, gandi and mastaka that measures 3.40 metres (11.2 ft) in height.

Over time, rain water seeped into the sanctum from all sides through cracks in the roof and walls.

It was repaired by Orissa State Archaeology during X and XI Finance Commission Award and is now maintained by the Kapilesvara Trust Board.

Then the lord marches towards the Kapilesvara Temple to meet God Kapila which is famously known as "Hari-Hara" Veta.

The Mandapa is surrounded by Sanisvara Temple in east at a distance of 1.003 metres (3 ft 3.5 in), temple compound wall in west and south and Dvitiya Kapilesvara in north at a distance of 11.20 metres (36.7 ft).

The roof is made of two tiers of flat ceiling with a clerestorey in between that measures 1.50 metres (4 ft 11 in) in height.