Popularly known as Bhand Deul, this temple is dedicated to Jain Sector, as evident from three beautiful images of Tirthankaras installed in the Sanctum.
West facing temple is pancharatha on plan constructed over a raised platform.Mandapa and Mukha Mandapa are not surviving above the base where as the main temple has been constructed in Nagara style.
Exterior is decorated with Urusringas and Niches containing images of Jain Tirthankaras Yaksha –Yakshis, other deities and interestingly the depictions of erotic couples also. The adhisthana contains five mouldings beautifully carved with rows of elephants, horses, swans, music and dance scenes, geometrically patterns and kirtimukhas etc. Stylistically the Temple is assignable to the Rulers of Haihaya Dynasty of 9th Century AD
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