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About Kapil Muni Ashram
Kapil Muni Ashram is a religious place located in the Gundiyat village that lies in the northwest direction from Purola.
The Ashram is dedicated to the sage Kapil Muni, who meditated to please Shiva. Happy from his prayers, Shiva appeared and gave him a boon. The place where Shiva appeared now has a Shivlinga and is named Kapileshwar Mahadev.
At an altitude of 4500m above sea level, Gundiyat village is a typical example of a Garhwali village. Here the house is primarily made of a black slated roof with small windows. The village is famous for the production of potatoes.
Map and Location
Gundiat village is located about 10 km from Purola on the Mori Purola road.