In Hinduism, the River Ganges is worshipped as a fertility goddess, the giver of life and the protector of humanity. This wall mural of the goddess Ganga, the personification of the river Ganges, was painted by artist Shilo Shiv Suleman on a wall face at Walkeshwar. It is believed the water of Banganga Tank is as pure as the water of the River Ganges, the holiest of all rivers, hence it is used for purification purposes during Hindu rituals and ashes are immersed in it.
A common feature at all the temples and even private homes in Maharashtra is the presence of a Ganesha figure at the top of the entrance or doorway. Lord Ganesha is venerated as the remover of obstacles, and his presence is considered auspicious and a harbinger of good luck.
The Jagannath Mahadev Temple has one of the two naubatkhanas at Walkeshwar, the other being at Vyankatesh Balaji Temple. The naubatkhana is built over the arched gateway, though now the space is used for residential purposes by the current occupants of the temple, many of whom live as tenants. The arched gateway open to the street and is entered through a carved wooden door which opens to the inner courtyard.