A view of the Shiva Temple (Temple 1) in Cluster 1 from the south, showing the vertical axis of the temple. It has a well-defined vedibandha (basal mouldings) comprising different mouldings such as the khura, kumbha (pot-shaped), antarapatta (recesses between mouldings), and kapotapalika (cyma recta moulding). It has a simple and plain jangha (wall), ornately carved varandika (moulded parapet), and shikhara (superstructure) which is in a dilapidated condition. The intact part of the shikhara reveals the brickwork marked with the chaitya (dormer window) arch design.
Shiva Temple (Temple 1) is part of the first cluster in the complex and comprises three temples. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and dates to the first quarter of the 10th century CE. It currently has a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and antarala (vestibule), but the foundation and architectural remains of the temple suggest that originally, on plan, it also had a mandapa (pillared hall) and a mukhamandapa (front porch).
In the mandapa (pillared hall) of Shiva Temple (Temple 1), a small pit can be found on the proper left. The actual purpose of the pit is not known, but it is interesting to note because no other temple in this complex reveals a similar kind of structure on the floor.
A closer view of the entrance of the Shiva Temple (Temple 1) in Cluster 1. The antarala (vestibule) of the temple is shallow and devoid of a niche or sculptures. The entrance gate of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) also shows minimal decoration. The lalatabimba (lintel) has no figure present.
At the centre of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Shiva Temple (Temple 1) in Cluster 1 a Shiva linga, without the yonipatta (womb-shaped base of the linga), is placed. The floor is not flat and shows the dilapidated condition of the temple. Sometimes the devotees worship the linga.
The Baroli group of temples are presently enclosed within a complex that has two clusters—the first is situated near the entrance, and the second at the backside of the complex. The image shows two temples from the first cluster which otherwise comprises three temples in total—two dedicated to Shiva and one to Sheshashayi Vishnu. The third temple is behind the Sheshashayi Vishnu Temple.
The second cluster in the Baroli group of temples includes Ghateshwar Temple, Mahishasuramardini Temple, Vamana Temple and Sadashiva Temple. There is also a detached big doorframe, a kund (tank), a small modern shrine and a series of Shiva lingas (arranged in raw) in this cluster.