From the entrance of the Bijolia temple complex, both the Mahakal Temple and the Hazareshwar Temple are visible. The Hazareshwar Temple, facing east, reveals its rear facade, while the Mahakal Temple, oriented westward, presents its entrance to those arriving in the complex.
The Hazareshwar Temple is a small structure, in contrast to the Mahakal and Undeshwar temples, with a mandapa (pillared hall), antarala (vestibule), and garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum).
A closer examination of the front pillar of the mandapa (pillared hall) reveals a male deity adorning its surface. Poised upon a lotus, he stands with a serene countenance and is depicted with two arms. In his right hand, he holds a dagger, while his left-hand lifts a bowl to his lips. Adorned with serpents as jewellery, these creatures coil around his neck, waist, and ankles, adding a mystical allure to his presence.
The Hazareshwar Temple can be entered from the eastern side through the mandapa (pillared hall), which is a small, square, open hall resting on a low base.
The Hazareshwar Temple is constructed in the trabeate style, which is most evident in its ceiling design. The pillars and pilasters of the mandapa (pillared hall) support four lintels, forming a large square with concentric squares. Each square features a kirtimukha (face of glory) at its corners, and at the centre of the ceiling, there is a beautifully carved lotus bloom.
The pilasters at the back of the mandapa (pillared hall) are elegantly adorned with bell and chain motifs. At the centre of the mandapa, a stone sculpture of Nandi (Shiva’s bull) is placed, facing towards the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum).
Kubera, accompanied by his mount, the elephant, is depicted with four arms. In his upper arms, he holds a symbol of wealth and abundance —a money bag. Though his lower arms are damaged, it is evident that he once wielded a gada (mace) in his lower right hand and a kamandalu (water pot) in his lower left hand.
A syncretic representation adorns the kakshasana (seat backs) niche in the form of Ardhanareshwar, embodying the divine union of Shiva and Uma. Shiva’s right half and Uma’s left half seamlessly blend into a single divine form, symbolizing the inseparable nature of masculine and feminine energies. While the figure originally had four arms, only the upper two remain intact. Shiva’s side wields a pointed weapon, signifying his power, while Uma’s side holds a pushpa (flower), representing her nurturing aspect. At the bottom, Nandi, Shiva’s mount, accompanies his side, while Uma’s side features a kalasha (pitcher) adorned with verdant vegetation, symbolizing fertility and abundance. It is significant because both the syncretic images of Harihara and Uma-Maheshvara connect Vishnu and Uma with vegetal growth, symbolizing prakriti (nature), while Shiva represents purusha (essence).
Ishana is depicted with four arms, holding a trishula (trident) and sarpa (snake) in his upper hand. He is holding a kamandalu (water pot) and varadaksha in his lower hands. He wears a jatamukuta (crown of matter hair) and is adorned with jewels. At the bottom right, his mount, the bull, is carved.