(7.90 x7.90m.). The most noteworthy feature of the temple is its doorframe, the stylistic features show a close affinity with the art tradition of the Gupta rulers and the doorframe accordingly may be placed around circa 6th century CE. The jambs and lintel of the doorframe are profusely carved. The five vertical bands begin with the jambs and carried up to the lintel. Beautifully carved river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna respectively occupy the right and left doorjambs. The figures are shown in gently slanting posture with garlands in their hands. The doorframe is also decorated with scroll designs. The long tails of two nagis carved from the doorjambs are shown holding by a figure of Garuda, depicted at the middle of the lintel. The lintel contains five chaitya windows and contains three figures viz. Lakulisa, Krisna and Surya.
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