The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c34.s2.3

c34.s2.3

The inner doorway, which was that leading into the antechamber when that existed, is very richly sculptured. There is a splendid architrave above it, whereon are sculptured the three gods Brahmā, Śiva and Viṣṇu, Śiva occupying the centre in his tāṇḍava form. Between them are dancing figures and musicians, together with little images of dēvīs. On the dedicatory block is Gaṇeśa, who is generally found in this position of honour in later Śaiva temples, and more especially in those further north. Upon the pilasters of the door jambs, one on either side, are Brahmā and Viṣṇu. Beyond the pilasters is a vertical narrow band of perforated scroll work (Plate CXXXVI).