Raja Rani Temple

Rajarani Temple is not a living temple and there is no idol within the sanctum. The sanctuary walls significantly project outwards, so as to create a plan that is almost circular. Set on a deeply modeled platform that mirrors the contours of the temple, each projection consists of two sculpted panels, one above the other. These are in turn flanked by bands of foliage.At the corners appear Dikpalas; Indra and Agni (south-east corner), and Vayu and Varuna (north-west corner). In between these are maidens clutching trees/foliage, and amorous couples. Vyalas are set deep into the recesses. Miniature representations of temple towers are positioned beneath the three central niches. The Jagamohana (santuary) is in stark contrast to the sanctuary, and has very little in the way of exterior carvings. Flanking the Jagamohana windows on the north and south elevations are elephants below a rampant lion.Coiled around the columns flanking the Jagamohana doorway are nagas holding garlands, below are further images of elephants being suppressed by lions. Immediately above the doorway is Lakulisa, followed by the all to familiar navaghra panel, each of the nine celestial bodies of the universe set within a separate niche