 Each sanctum is a square with a "darsana dvara" (view doorway) on the east, with three niches on the north, west and south.The doorways are flanked on each side by a dvarapala, each leading to a "sukanasi" (vestibule chamber).There is intricate carving above the lintel between the "dvarapalas", presenting Shiva with Parvati, along with other devas and devis, as well as two large "makaras" (mythical syncretic sea creatures).