Temples of India, 8th to 13th centuries CE, Mahanal Temple, Mahanal Temple and Math, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Rajasthan, Suhavadevi, Chittorgarh, Mahanaleshwar, Arnoraja II, Mahanaleshwar Temple, Chahamanas of Shakambhari, Architecture, Shiva, Jodhpur Circle, Mauryas of Medapata, Menal, Temple, and Suhaveshwar Temple
The bhadra (central projection) of the temple, within the Triple-shrine Temple to the northwest of Mahanaleshwar Temple, has ornamental features. The jangha (wall) portion of the bhadra has a Natesha image framed in a decorative niche. The niche is made up of two pilasters that support a pediment. The pediment is composed of gavaksha (dormer window) motifs. The four-handed icon of Natesha icon is shown holding attributes like a trishula (trident) and a damru (hourglass-shaped drum). The jatamukuta (matted hairdo) of the icon is very peculiar.