A beautiful sculpture of Kartikeya can be seen on the western pediment of the shikhara (superstructure) of the rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall). The God of war is depicted seated, with four faces, three of which are visible in the sculpture. He has eight arms and holds his weapons including a shakti/vel (spear), arrow, and bow. He is holding a cork in one of his hands and his frontal hands are carrying an akshamala (rosary) and a kamandalu (water pot). The slender body of the young war God is adorned with jewellery and yajnopavita (sacred thread). It is one of the most beautiful representations of Kartikey.
The rangamandapa (open type of pillared hall) has revealed a few small inscriptions, one of which can be seen in the projected area on the west. The inscription is found on the moulding that serves as the base for the pillars.
The Ghateshwar Temple consists of a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), antarala (vestibule or antechamber) and a mukhamandapa (front porch) on plan. There is a rangamandapa (an open type of pillared hall used for ceremonial rituals) in front of the temple on the same axis. Both mandapas (pillared hall) feature a phamsana shikhara (pyramidal superstructure) while the garbhagriha has a latina shikhara (mono-spired superstructure).
The Ghateshwar Temple is part of a group of eight temples known as the Baroli group of temples. There are two clusters in the complex. The first cluster is situated near the present entrance to the complex, provided by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The second cluster which includes the Ghateshwar Temple, is situated at the backside of the complex. A causeway leads to the second cluster from where a glimpse of the Ghateshwar Temple can be seen.
The west pediment on the shikhara (superstructure) of the separate rangamandapa (an open type of pillared hall used for ceremonial rituals) depicts the trinity. At the centre, Shiva is depicted in his Bhairava form, flanked by Vishnu on his right and Brahma on his left side. There are two other gods, one on each end. The trinity is shown seated while the other two gods are shown standing. A six-armed Bhairava is shown holding his multiple attributes and his aggressive aspect is shown through his fangs. A four-armed Vishnu is shown with his attributes, seated on Garuda and Bramha is also shown seated, holding his attributes. The other two gods are also four-armed and hold their respective attributes.
The rangamandapa (an open type of pillared hall used for ceremonial rituals) consists of a large number of heavy, ornately carved pillars that support the ceiling. The mandapa (pillared hall) has small projections and kakshasana (seat backs) on all four sides. The east and west sides of the mandapa are open, allowing entry. A pediment at the base of the pyramidal roof is filled with the figures of gods and goddesses.
The pediment of the rangamandapa’s (open type of pillared hall) shikhara (superstructure) depicts other gods, including Surya and Vishnu. A standing figure of Surya and Vishnu can be seen on the pediment. A bejewelled Surya holds fully bloomed flowers in his two arms. The four-armed Vishnu is holding his respective weapons with one of his hands in varadahasta (boon-giving gesture) in which he holds an akshamala (rosary). Both deities are flanked by female figures.
The shikhara (superstructure) of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is carved in the latina (mono-spired) style with navabhumis (nine tiers). The shikhara is intricately carved with the jala of chaitya arches. A dhvajadharaka (flag bearer), a structure to hold the dhavja (flag), is also depicted at the top, on the rear side of the shikhara.
The jangha (wall) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 3) features plain pilasters projecting out of the surface, while the top portion is adorned with an ardhapadma (half-lotus motif) enclosed by a garland loop. Above the jangha, a varandika (moulded parapet) is placed, which features the antarapatta (recesses between mouldings) between two kapotapalikas (cyma recta moulding). Above the varandikas, miniature shikharas (spires) are placed which creates the anekandaka shikhara (multispired superstructure).
The remains of a foundation of another temple have been discovered within the complex. The temple that once occupied this space consisted of a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and an antarala (vestibule). Currently, there is a Shiva linga placed on the floor of the garbhagriha.