A view from the west-facing elevation of the Chaunsatha Yogini Temple at Arthuna. Seen here are the plinth of the temple and the partially surviving mulaprasada. The entire mandapa of the temple has fallen.
A view of the profusely carved east-facing elevation of the Chaunsath Yogini temple. The mouldings of the mulaprasada are carved with figural sculptures and geometric patterns, one of the facets that distinguish the temple from other structures within the Arthuna temple complex. The principal niche is empty. Only two tiers of the shikhara of the temple have survived, along with the shukanasa (an embellished panel) which forms the base of the cardinal band in the shikhara.
A view of the Jagati (raised plinth), interspersed with niches, serves as the foundational base upon which the Chaunsath Yogini Temple stands. Most niches of this plinth are empty, unlike a few which contain loose images of goddesses. On the edge of this plinth are the remains of the kakshasana (dwarf walls with seat backs). Most niches of this plinth are empty, unlike a few which contain loose images of goddesses. On the edge of this plinth are the remains of the kakshasana (dwarf walls with seat backs).
On the jagati (raised plinth) of the Chaunsath Yogini Temple there are inscriptions probably of masons who contributed to the construction of the temple. Written in the Devanagari script, a few inscriptions contain names like Mahadeva, Asar and Kesanshi.
A view of the elevation of the Chaunsath Yogini Temple from the north showcases the lost mandapa portion connected to the mulaprasada. The common jagati (plinth or raised platform) of the temple partially survives.