The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c8.s7.2

c8.s7.2

The pillars of this temple are simple square shafts, with roll bracket-capitals, the rolls of which are bound together by broad bands or fillets (XX). The flat bands and medallions on the shafts of the pillars have been left uncarved. Above the shrine door is Garuḍa, but, in this case, he holds the hooded ends of the snakes instead of their tails. Down below, on either side, are Gaṅgā and Yamunā, each accompanied by two pairs of figures. Within the shrine is a small dilapidated looking liṅga set flat on the floor. It is certainly not original.