Bhairava is portrayed dancing, his four arms moving in a divine rhythm. Notably, Bhairava wears unique footwear with a distinct heel. His left foot, adorned with a sandal, rests firmly on the ground, while his right foot is raised inward, adding dynamism to his celestial dance. In his upper hands, Bhairava holds a damru (drum) and a bowl. His lower left hand holds a severed human head, while his lower right hand grasps an object resembling a musala (pestle). His appearance is marked by a highly raised hairstyle, a moustache, and a flowing beard.
A figure of Nirutti stands prominently with a noticeable phallus, symbolizing his association with fertility and vitality. In his hands, Nirutti holds a damru (drum), a khetaka (shield), and a musala (pestle). At the bottom left, a broken animal is depicted. Nirutti’s distinctive high-raised hairdo adds to his unique presence, while his adorned appearance with jewels and a long garland underscores his divine status.
Varuna is depicted alongside his vahana (mount), the makara (crocodile-like mythological sea creature). In his upper right hand, he holds a pasha (noose), symbolizing his control over the cosmic forces. In his upper left hand, he holds a pushpa (flower), representing his connection to the natural world. His lower left-hand holds a kamandalu (water pot), signifying purity and sustenance, while his lower right hand extends in varada hasta (boon-giving gesture).
Harihara is depicted as a synthesis of Shiva and Vishnu. In this form, Shiva occupies the right half, adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair), while Vishnu occupies the left half, crowned with a kiritamukuta (a cylindrical crown associated with Vaishnava iconography). In his upper right hand, Harihara wields a trishula (trident), symbolizing Shiva’s power, while his lower left arm holds a shankha (conch), symbolizing Vishnu’s presence. Nandi, Shiva’s mount, is carved at the bottom right, and a kalasha (pitcher) adorned with vegetal motifs is depicted at the bottom left, symbolizing abundance.
Narasimha is carved on the external wall of the mandapa (pillared hall), though time has weathered its intricate details. This depiction portrays the fourth incarnation of Vishnu, showcasing his formidable aspect with a lion’s visage atop a human form. Despite the erosion of many arms, Narasimha’s attributes are intact. In his upper hands, he holds a chakra (discus) and a shankha (conch shell), symbols of cosmic order and divine sound. His frontal hands are depicted in the act of subduing an asura (demon), although the figure is heavily damaged. He is adorned with jewels and a long garland. Additionally, a figure resembling Varaha is carved at the bottom left.
Kartikeya is depicted on the external walls of the mandapa (pillared hall). Though most of his arms are fragmented, he holds a kamandalu (water pot) in his intact hand, symbolizing purity and divinity. He is identifiable by his vahana (mount), the mayura (peacock), depicted below him.
Shiva is depicted in a dance posture. Standing in the urdhvajanu (upraised knee) pose, Shiva is depicted with multiple arms, each embodying cosmic significance. In his upper hands, he holds a multi-hooded sarpa (serpent) and a damru (drum), symbolizing creation and destruction in the cosmic dance of life. His right and left middle arms are damaged, but some are intact. His lower left hand forms the gajahasta (elephant trunk) gesture. In the lower right corner, a drummer is depicted, accompanying Shiva’s celestial dance with the beats of a drum. Meanwhile, at the opposite corner, Shiva’s mount, Nandi, is depicted in a seated posture.
Vayu is depicted standing with a gentle smile. His four arms bear testament to his celestial nature. In his upper hands, he grasps a staff, symbolizing authority and guidance. His lower hands cradle a kamandalu (water pot) and extend in varadaksha (boon-giving gesture with a rosary). At the base, his vahana (mount), the antelope, is depicted in graceful motion, adding to the dynamic energy of the scene.
Yama, the God of justice and guardian of the south direction, is depicted holding a rooster and a kamandalu (water pot). One of his hands is in varada hasta (boon-giving gesture). He is adorned with jewels and wears a long garland. At the bottom left is a carving of a buffalo.
Agni, the guardian of the southeast direction, is depicted holding a pointed spoon and a pushpa (flower) in his upper hands. His lower hands and the face of his vahana (mount) are broken. He wears a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair) and has a beard.