The southern shrine has a sanctum, an open vestibule, an open pillared large hall. This hall has two entrances to the east and south with a porch outside. The hall has artistic lathe-turned pillars. The elaborately sculptured doorway jambs are adorned with creeper scrolls. The lintel is adorned with a Gajalakshmi. The door-jamb of the main shrine has on one side Rati and Manmatha and on the other Daksha Bramha with consort. The lintel has an excellent sculpture of Siva as Gajasuramardana flanked by Bramha, Ganesha, Vishnu, Mahishamardini and other deities. This temple is known for its sculpture. The temple exterior has a series of panels with stories from Ramayana, Panchatantra and Mithunasastra depicted. Three types of columns can be seen here. One of the four corners of the raised dance platform is visible. The mesh window at the end of this aisle is another important feature. The female and male forms in various dance positions are enclosed in creeper scrolls. Behind this there is a hall where the legendary queen Shantala met king Vishnuvardhana. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |