The loft temple plan consists of a
garbhagraha (inner sanctum), a shallow
sukanasa (entrance ornament), a large pillared
mandapa (pavilion), and a cornered porch. The temple stands on a high plinth of five moldings. The temple's
mulnayak, the idol of
Parshva, is an monolithic idol standing over a lotus pedestal in the
kayotsarga posture and a hood of seven-headed serpents overhead. The idol has been noted as a fine example of craftsmanship with detailed carving of the hood and a sculptured lotus pedestal. The
manastambha is a tall pillar. The pillar has a square base and is adorned with Jain images. The top of the pillar depicts a
chaturmukha (four-faced) idol of
Padmavati, four-armed
Yaksha,
Kushmandini and
Brahma riding on a horse. Parshvanatha basadi is considered the most important in the Jain temple complex of
Chandragiri Hill for its architecture. This temple is one of the
Archaeological Survey of India's
Adarsh Smarak Monument along with other temples in the Shravanabelagola group of monuments. == Photo gallery ==