This temple facing east is the largest and most prominent temple at Lakkundi, assignable to the 11th century CE The temple has a garbhagriha, an antarala and a closed navaranga, and an open pillared mandapa with a sloppy roof. Over the garbhagriha is raised a five storied nirandhara vimana with a square griva and sikhara. The exterior wall is relieved with pilasters and niches. Above the cornice of these arched niches at regular intervals is a seated Jaina figure. Originally, it must have housed an image of Mahavira, which is now damaged and kept outside. At present, it houses the image of Neminatha. The lintel of the garbhagriha contains a Jaina figure. There is a shukanasi projection in front of the sikhara. There are two beautiful images of Brahma and Saraswati in the temple. The ceilings are plain and pillars are well decorated. The open mandapa is supported by 32 pillars and pilasters.

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