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temple consists of a sanctum, antarala and a pillared
hall (sabha mantapa) all of granite. There is
an open platform flanking the entrance doorway.
The Vaishnava Dvarapalas are in low relief on
the door jambs. There is no cult image in iconic
form as it is said to be an udbhavamurti (uniconic).
The sikhara of the Garbha Griha is of brick and
mortar profusely ornamented with stucco figures.
On the parapet of the main hall also there are
stucco figures of 8 out of 10 dasavataras (Rama
and Krishna missing). On the southern parapet
of the various other figures of deities are seen
on the western, southern and eastern sides.
CONSERVATION
These stucco figures are of fine
plaster on solid brick. They are now crumbling
into powder. Hence immediate repairs are needed.
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