Broken debris from the original temple assembled on the southeast face of the adhisthana (elevation of the first tier). U-shaped rounded stones are assembled on the parapet (their position or purpose in the original temple is unknown). Relief carvings of geometric, flora, and fauna motifs feature all around the adhisthana.
Steps lead up three levels to the main temple at the top. The steps on the adhisthana have a chandrashila (moonstone) on the third step. Moonstone is a hemispherical stone in the shape of the moon placed at the entrance of Hindu temples and is designed like a lotus flower.
A lattice window showing a flower vase. The room is colonnaded and spacious with cusped arches. The entry within the ‘palace’ can be made through two flights of stairs on both ends. The arcade is four-sided with pointed arches. It is also known as the Summer Palace. Small jalis are present on the windows.
The room is colonnaded and spacious with cusped arches. The entry within the ‘palace’ can be made through two flights of stairs on both ends. The arcade is four-sided with pointed arches. It is also known as the Summer Palace. Small jalis are present on the windows.
Four-armed male deity seated in lalitasana on a cushion. It is stylistically similar to the multiple Ganesha images recovered from the Harshatmata Temple.
Six-armed female deity holding a trident, sword in her right; shield, munda in her left hand, rest is not clear. The leg is pressing on his hump, pressing the demon down. The decapitated head is shown fallen down. The lion chomps at the bull/demon's hip. It is stylistically similar to the multiple Durga Mahishasuramardini images recovered from the Harshatmata temple.
Musicians, dancers, and harp players are present on the central section of the lintel. The right section has a depiction of Kubera with a female attendant serving wine; the left section has a seated Durga in a padmasana position on a lotus with eight hands holding a bow, kamandala (pitcher), sword, shield, and rosary. Other details are unclear. There are two addorsed lions present beneath the lotus. There are also two attendants present.
Picture Courtesy: Hawa Mahal Museum
The panel is divided into two sections, displaying the matrikas, each identifiable by their vahanas (mounts) in the following order: Maheshvari, Vaishnavi, Vinadhara Shiva, Varahi, and Kaumari. The section on the left features Aindri (or Indrani) and Chamunda. Shiva, positioned in the centre, holds a veena in his lower two hands and a trident and snake in his upper two hands.
Picture Courtesy: Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur
It is a trishakha (three vertical bands or branches) lintel having a nagashakha (serpent branch), inner patravalli (foliage pattern), and a mithunashakha (amorous couple branch) at the top, with the central figure of Shiva-Parvati in alingana (embrace), interspersed by kirtimukhas (face of glory). Two standing mithuna (amorous couple) figures are present at the end of the lintel.
Picture Courtesy: National Museum, New Delhi