According to a saga in Kashi Khand, Kapardi Vinayak form of Lord Ganesha is a part of Ekadash Vinayak Yatra. According to the beliefs, whosoever worships Kapardishwar Linga and Vinayak is blessed with the power to have control over their emotions and anger and also get rid of all their sins.
Temple is open for worship throughout the day. People visit this Pishachmochan Kund for performing Pind Daan (Shraaddh/ rituals for their forefathers). Visiting this place is considered very auspicious during Magh month (roughly from January 21 to Feb. 20), Shukla Chaturdasi (one day before Amavasya).
Kapardeeshwar temple is located at C-21/40, Pishachmochan, which is a famous locality in Varanasi. Local transport is available for the convenience of devotees.