This is the ancillary shrine to the northeast of the main Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. It is a single-shrine temple in a very dilapidated state. Only a few mouldings of its plinth have survived. The temple was originally pancharatha (five vertical offset or projections on each side) in its plan, but the structure of the mandapa (pillared hall) has fallen.
This is a view of the extant plinth of the southern shrine as seen from the south-facing elevation of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The pattern of the kumbha (pot) is similar to other wall projections. The central kumbha corresponding to the main bhadra (central projection) of the temple has a depiction of Ganesha.
View of the entrance to the northern shrine in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. Both the north and south shrines have identical dvarashakhas (door jambs) except for the deity couple above the lintel beam supported on the pillars of the shrine. The shrine has a depiction of Vishnu Lakshmi seated on Garuda. The lintel with the Vishnu Lakshmi sculpture has deep niches like the ones that are found on the exterior walls of temples.
This is the flat square ceiling in the aisles of the mandapa (pillared hall). The ceiling is made up of a large lotus medallion, surrounded by floral patterns. The beams below the flat ceiling have friezes with various human figures.
Seen here is the exterior of the southern shrine in the Neelkanth Mahadev triple-shrine temple. The walls of the shrine have fallen, leaving only the plinth up to the level of the kumbha (pot) molding in situ. Few traces of the kalasha (pitcher) moulding above the kumbha have survived. The faces of the kumbha molding have depictions of various deities. The central kumbha corresponding to the main bhadra (central projection) of the temple has Vishnu Lakshmi on Garuda.
A closer view of the south-facing jangha (wall) of the central shrine of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The jangha is profusely carved with sculptures. The central bhadra (central projection) has a ferocious depiction of Shiva, and the intermediate and corner projections have ascetic, surasundaris (celestial damsels), and dikpalas (deities for cardinal directions). The recesses just flanking the central shrine have vyalas (composite mythical creatures).
This is the north-facing elevation of the central shrine in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The central bhadra (central projection) has a depiction of Narasimha killing the demon Hiranyakashipu. The recesses have vyala (composite mythical creatures) and mithuna/maithuna (amorous couples) figures.
Inside the central garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the central shrine in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a large Shiva linga (aniconic representation of Shiva). It is on a high pedestal. The temple is actively used for worship. The Shivalinga is made up of polished stone.
Seen here is a closer view of the pillar in the central chatuski (slightly elevated platform with four pillars) of the mandapa (pillared hall) of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. This pillar typology is similar to the pillars of the mukhamandapa (front porch). Octagonal shafts with foliage ornamentation, maladharas (garland bearers), and sculptures on all sides of the shafts are characteristics of the pillar. This is one of the most ornate varieties of pillars in all of the Neelkanth Mahadev group of temples.
View of the entrance to the southern shrine, one of the three shrines in this temple, in the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. The entrance is adorned with an ornate dvarashakha (door jambs). The ceiling of the passage that connects to the shrine is a flat ceiling with a lotus medallion. It has a depiction of Shiva and Parvati on the latatabimba (lintel) of the dvarashakaha. The pilasters at the entrance of the passage to the shrine are relatively simple compared to the central pillars of the mandapa (pillared hall).