The temple dates to the Prathihara occupation of the fort around the ninth century. It is peculiar in design and conception with massive walls and discreet carved decorations. The sanctuary doorway is elaborate, adorned with the customary auspicious figures of the river goddesses, amorous couples, and serpents. The central position on the doorway lintel is occupied by the figure of flying Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu to whom this temple was originally dedicated. The temple tower is distinctly vaulted, with a rounded barrel-like from on top rather than a pinnacle. In some ways this temple roof appears similar to the experiments in sikharas rooftops and Gopurams (gateways) carried out in southern India.