Vishwanatha Temple, Manibagh Umaria Madhya Pradesh

This Panchratha east facing temple is dedicated to Vishnu. This has sanctum, antarala and mandapa in plan, while in elevation it has adhisthana, jangha and shikhar, mandapa is a new structure. Only few pillars are in their original position. The base of the pillars are decorated with ghata-pallava motifs. Bracket capitals and the doorway of sanctum are also decorative. River Goddess Ganga is depicted on the lower part of door jamb along with her Ganas, attendants and worshippers. The door-lintel depicts Siva in Tandava posture, Dancing Ganesha, Saraswati and Nagagrahas. The sanctum is square in shape. The ceiling of the sanctum is decorated with lotus. The southern part of the jangha in the outer portion of the temple is decorated with the images of dancing Ganesha and Natraj. This temple has been built during the Kalachuri period.