To the right of the mukhamandapa (front porch), of the Mahakal Temple, entrance stands another male deity statue. This deity, depicted in a standing posture, has several arms, now damaged. Adorned with a jatamukuta (a crown of matted hair) and sporting a beard, he is accompanied by an attendant depicted at the base, while gandharvas (celestial beings) are carved at the top corners.
The Bijolia Temple complex is comprised of three temples which are known as Hazareshwar, Undeshwar and Undeshwar temple. In the temple complex, a kund is also situated which is known as Mandakini Kund. In the given image Mahakal Temple and Hazareshwar can be seen.
The Mahakal Temple comprises twin structures referred to as Mahakal and Baijnath. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple features Shivalingas in both sanctuaries. Facing west, the Mahakal Temple consists of a mukhamandapa, mandapa, antarala, and a garbhagriha in the southern direction, along with another garbhagriha in the eastern direction.
The mukhamandapa (front porch) of the Mahakal Temple serves as a narrow corridor flanked by kaksahanas (seat backs) on either side, with four pillars supporting its flat roof. These pillars have square bases intricately carved with divine figures on all four sides. The upper section adopts an octagonal shape, embellished with miniature niches on all sides housing seated goddess figures. Crowning this, there's a band adorned with various figures and a kirtimukha (face of glory) motif.
Seen here is the jangha (wall) of the Suswani Mata Temple facing South. On the bhadra (central offset) is an in situ sculpture of Ganesha, framed in deep decorative niches. This image is flanked by two attendants on the intermediary projections and dikapalas (gods of the cardinal directions) on the corner projections of the wall. The devakosthas (niches) on the central and corner projections have small vyala (mythical composite figures) on the brackets.
The two pillars seen here belong to the original construction of the Suswani Mata Temple. The pillars have fluted shafts, at the centre are ghatapallava (vase with foliage) shaped components and the pillar capitals are shaped like a pot. The paint layers on the surface of the pillars make it difficult to understand the original form.
A side shrine of the Bhomiya Maharaja on the premises of the Suswani Mata Temple next to the sacred Kera tree. The Kera tree is believed to be the spot where Suswani Ma manifested herself and eventually stayed at the location of the present-day temple.
Ganesha sculpture in the devakoshtha (niche) on the bhadra (principal or central projection) of the south-facing wall of Suswani Mata Temple. Framed in a niche composed of two pilaster motifs surmounted by a pediment of gavasksha (dormer window) designs, the main Ganesha image is supported by another small Ganesha in a small frame right above its head. It is a seated, eight-handed image of Ganesha. Some of the visible attributes of the image are pasha (noose), ankush (bullhook), sarpa (serpent), bijapuraka (citron, symbolized as ‘seed of universe’).
A row of hero stones (memorial stones) is installed near the Shiva Temple in the Morkhana village. This temple is a little away, to the north of the Suswani Mata Temple. The hero stones have depictions of male figures mounted on horses, sometimes along with a standing male figure in namaskar mudra (gesture of offering and devotion). Some of these are inscribed with dates from the 16th century CE.
Seen here is the main entrance of the Suswani Mata Temple which was made from the donation given by Shri Punamchandaji Surana, son of Dhanpatsinha. This mandapa (pillared hall) has been restored several times, the latest one being carried out in the last decade. A plaque providing information of the doner is visible above the main entrance.