Vidyakar Teerth is a place of religious importance. According to Vamana Purana, "Kapisthaleti vikhdyatam sarvapatakanashanam yasmina sthitaha swayam devovridha kedara samgjijitaha”, meaning "The destroyer of all devilish deeds, famous Kapisthala sanctum is here because Lord Vridhakedaara himself resides here.”
