The Jagannath Mahadev Temple has anthropomorphic wood-carved brackets supporting the roof. These are in the form of female musicians playing a variety of musical instruments. They are heavily decked in jewelry and wear a blouse and skirt-like garment. The brackets are painted in bright colors and add an element of playfulness to the overall decor of the temple.
Hindu pilgrims perform parikrama along a path going around Banganga Tank, starting from the south end. The important temples are located on the parikrama path. The ghats have spatial division according to specific rituals; south and west are used for rituals of the dead, and north and east are used for auspicious rites.
The popular myth regarding how Walkeshwar got its name originate from the Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Ram and Lakshman had visited the site of Banganga during their search for Sita. They were met by rishis who suggested Rama to install a potent lingam brought from Varanasi. However, given the time it would take Lakshman to make the return journey, a shivling was made out of sand. This lingam (and the temple that later housed it) was called Walkeshwar (Walu = sand, Ishwar = God), giving the place its current name.