The magnificently decorated sculpture of Nandi, positioned in front of the platform and oriented towards the mulaprasada (main temple), is truly impressive. Particularly notable is the hump of Nandi, adorned with an intricately coiled serpent, which gracefully encircles the hump, adding to the sculpture's beauty.
View of the entrance (east-facing) of the present temple structure. The doorframe is carved with figures at the bottom which have withered with time and can only be seen upon close inspection. The uttaranga (upper section of the doorframe) resembles a carved wooden roof. Dentil ornamentation breaks the monotony of an otherwise simple entrance.
The Charchoma Shiva Temple has two Brahmi inscriptions of Gupta letters. One of the inscriptions is placed on the entrance, outside the main temple structure. The language used in this inscription is Sanskrit.
The stone platform on the left side of the stairs, leading to the temple, has a group of five sculptures. The central sculpture is a Shiva linga adorned with a metal naga image, preceded by a Nandi sculpture. Flanking the linga are three additional pindi (stone) sculptures, probably representing members of Shiva parivara (family): Parvati on the right, and Kartikeya and Ganesha on the left.
Stairs leading to the temple, situated on an elevated area. There are stone platforms or benches placed on both sides of the steps to provide a sitting place for the devotees. At the third stone bench, on both sides of the stairs, one can notice a stone tablet of Jaipur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), indicating it to be a National Protected Site.
There is another stone platform, around a tree, in front of the entrance of the main temple where ancient sculptures of Ganesha, covered in vermilion, a Goddess, and a Nandi are kept. There is another huge sculpture of Nandi in front of the platform, facing the mandapa that displays fine craftsmanship. Ornamentation on the body of the vahana of Shiva is also rendered gracefully. There is a stone stele placed next to the platform which has an inscription engraved that belongs to a later date.
On the left side after reaching the top, is another small shrine situated on a stone platform beneath a thick tree. The deity revered as Hanuman, is covered in vermilion and is worshipped regularly by the devotees.
The east-facing entrance leading to the mulaprasada has a plain and simple base, with a few steps paving the entrance, and a single decorative band at the top. The front façade is plain, with a flanking chhajja supporting the roof. These architectural features are additions made in the 19th century resulting in the present look of the temple.
In front of the temple lies a water tank, seemingly a later addition as indicated by the presence of chhatris installed at its corners. The water level can be reached by steps. There is a raised platform on one side. The tank is used regularly by the locals for different purposes. However, a clear statement is made on the chhatris emphasizing the importance of maintaining the sanctity and cleanliness of this holy tank.
View of the water tank, from the temple, with chhattris on the corners. The chhatris, comprising a square platform with four pillars topped by a cupola, are made of sandstone and are a later addition.