Seen here are numerous architectural elements like pillar remains, shikhara (superstructure) portions, and plinth mouldings that were found in the vicinity of the panchayatana (main shrine with four subsidiary shrines in each cardinal directions) Someshwar Mahadev temple complex. All these elements must have formed part of the original temple structure but fell apart later. All these remains have been accumulated on a platform to the west of the temple complex. The several shikhara remains indicate that the mandapa (pillared hall) of the temple must have had a ghanta samavarna (bell roof) variety of shikhara. Broken parts of the shekhari (multi-spire) shikhara of the mulaprasada (main shrine) are also found in these remains.
View of the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Shiva temple from the northwestern side. To the western principal entrance of the temple, there is a mukhmandapa (front porch), which further connects to the mandapa. The mandapa is of a semi-open type, wherein the corner walls have peepal leaf motifs as surface decorations.
A closer view of the high plinth of the Chaunsath Yogini Temple is seen here. The plinth is composed of a pitha (base) on which are large kumbha (pot-shaped) wide projections, each having a devakoshtha (niche) on the surface. The mouldings of this plinth are similar to the mouldings of temple base plinth. A few plain bands are followed by a kapotali (cyma recta) moulding, kumbha, kalasha (a pitcher), and kani.
This is the south-facing elevation of the Shiva Temple from the Arthuna group of temples. According to its plan, the temple consists of a mukhamandapa (front porch), a mandapa (pillared hall), an antarala (vestibule or antechamber) and a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). Above the garbhagriha rises a lofty shekhari (multi-spire) shikhara. This is the only temple that has its shikhara in its complete form, albeit renovated. The temple structure on the exteriors has undergone several restorations. Many fallen architectural elements have been reassembled.
Seen here is the east-facing exterior wall of the Shiva Temple. All the wall projections are adorned with sculptures. The bhadra (central projection) has a sculpture of Chamunda, the intermediate projections have surasundaris (celestial damsels), and the corner projections have dikpalas (deities for cardinal directions). Chamunda is shown in skeletal form. There is a recess separating the main shrine wall and the mandapa (pillared hall), which has a kutastambha motif (a pilaster with miniature shikhara or superstructure).
Chaunsath Yogini Temple is situated amidst the Shiva Temple and Jain Temple. Located on a high plinth, the temple has evidently been significantly damaged because of which its mandapa has not survived. The architectural patterns of the temple are different from most other temples in the Arthuna group.
There are several architectural remains to the east of the Kumbheshwar Mahadev Temple complex. These were retrieved from the temple premises. The remains consist of pillars, lintels, plinth mouldings, shikhara (superstructure remains), pranala (water chute), among several others.
The interiors of the Kumbheshwar Mahadev Temple are austere, barring a few sculptures. One of the devakoshthas (niches) in the wall of the mandapa (pillared hall) has a deity with his consort probably Uma Maheshwar.
Seen here is the east-facing exterior wall of the Shiva Temple. All the wall projections are adorned with sculptures. The bhadra (central projection) has a sculpture of Natesha, the intermediate projections have surasundaris (celestials), and the corner projections have dikpalas (deities for cardinal directions). The devakoshtha (niches) on the central bhadra is an ornate niche. The wall projections are not separated by recesses.