A closer view of the lalatabimba (key stone of the lintel) of the dvarashakha (doorjamb) of the central shrine of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. This lintel has five rathikas (small niches) with depictions of Shiva at the centre, flanked by Ganesha on the right and a goddess on the left. The extreme corner rathikas are not easily accessible. Since the central rathika of the lintel has a Shiva image, the lalatabimba has an image of Nandi.
Closer view of the pillar in the central chatuski of the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. This pillar typology is similar to the pillars of the mukhamandapa (front porch). Octagonal shafts with foliage ornamentation, maladharas sculptures on all sides of the shafts are characteristics of the pillar.
Sculpture of Ganesha on the kumbha moulding corresponding to the bhadra (central projection) of the north lateral shrine in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple complex.
Seen here is the view from the north of the Naugaza Shantinatha Temple. All that remains of the temple is its plinth and the colossal Jina image enshrined in the temple, which can be seen from far away. The Naugaza Temple has a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), mandapa (pillared hall) and mukhamandapa (front porch) in plan. The remains of the superstructure have not survived. The plinths with elephant and human figure friezes demarcate the original plan of the temple.
This is a closer view of the Naugaza Shantinatha Temple along with the ancillary structures. From the plinth remains, it appears that it was a temple with a pancharatha (five projections on each side) plan, minimal sculptural depictions but intricate geometric patterns. There are remains of smaller temples to the north and east of the temple. Several architectural elements from the temples are scattered in the vicinity of the Naugaza Temple.
The tall, nude statue of Jina Shantinatha stands in meditation posture with a parasol above it, placed at the back of the temple's inner sanctum. The statue has a calm face with a slight smile and curly hair, although some parts like the hands, feet, and chest are slightly damaged. Two female attendant figures near its feet are also damaged, making it hard to identify them. The sculpture is carved out of sandstone.
Seen here is the eastern elevation of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The central shrine is the best preserved of all shrines in the tri-kuta temple. The Latina Nagara variety of shikhara atop the central shrine of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple has been renovated.
The ruinous Naugaza Shantinatha temple houses the colossal Jina Tirthankara Shantinatha image in its garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). Only the exterior plinths of this temple have survived. These are decorated with elephant friezes and geometric patterns.
The view of the interior of the mandapa (pillared hall) of Neelkanth Mahadev Temple as seen from the north western corner of the mandapa. In front of the three shrines of this temple is a shared mandapa with four pillars at the centre.
The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is situated amidst dense vegetation, among the foothills of the Aravalli Range, inside the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The temple built in sandstone stands out in the greenery spread across the plains.