The garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of Shiva Temple 1 is a square dark chamber that houses a Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva) with four sides showing four standing deities. The deities on all four sides are shown standing, holding their respective attributes.
Within this open mandapa (pillared hall), there is a stele that depicts a figure of Ganesha along with his consorts. Ganesha is depicted standing inside a curved-roof pavilion. This depiction of Ganesha has four arms and holds his consorts on either side with his back hands, and in his front hand, he holds an akshamala (rosary). His front right hand is extended, pointing towards the ground. One of his consorts is depicted holding a modak (stuffed sweet), while the other is holding Ganesha’s hand.
Near the north entrance of the Chandrabhaga temple complex is a flat-roofed structure known as the Kalika Devi Temple. It is commonly referred to as the Navadurga shrine. The temple has an antarala (vestibule or antechamber) and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). Currently, it is used as the storehouse for the site by the Archaeological Survey of India.
On the southern end of the Chandrabhaga temple complex, there is a ghat (bank) that has a few chhatris (memorial structures) and a few loose sculptures flanking the Chandrabhaga River. The devotees take a dip in the river, especially in the auspicious month of Kartik (October–November) and light diyas (oil lamps) in the temple and under the banyan tree.
In the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Sitaleshwar Temple, a Nandi is positioned facing the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). In front of the Nandi, before the antarala (vestibule or antechamber), there is a Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva) placed on a cemented pedestal.
The entrance of the antarala (vestibule or antechamber) of the Sitaleshwar Temple is distinguished by its four pillars that feature carvings that significantly differ from those of the mandapa (pillared hall), a later addition. The decorative patterns and carving style evoke similarities with the artistic style seen in Ajanta paintings. These pillars showcase intricate carvings of the purnaghata kalasha, from which beautiful foliage emerges, an auspicious motif that symbolizes abundance, growth, and prosperity.
The pillars of the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Sitaleshwar Temple reveal the presence of a few inscriptions. One of the inscriptions found in the mandapa is a small inscription of two lines.
Chandrabhaga is well-known for its artistic temples, with the Sitaleshwar Temple being the most prominent one. It is an east-facing temple. Despite having been damaged during an invasion, efforts were made to restore and repair the temples. The surviving portion of the Sitaleshwar Temple holds considerable importance, featuring a square garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), antarala (vestibule or antechamber), and a mandapa (pillared hall).
Seen here is the rear view of the Sitaleshwar Temple in the Chandrabhaga temple complex. The jangha (wall) of the temple has bhadra (central projections or offsets) on all three sides that are comparatively larger than other temples of that period. While these once housed sculptures of deities, they are presently empty.
The plinth of the Sitaleshwar Temple has basal mouldings and jangha (wall) carved with bhadra (central offsets). The shikhara (superstructure) has collapsed, and presently, it has a flat roof with a small dome added later at the centre.