Nearly every square inch of the temple seems to have been ornamented. This door jamb has a repeating pattern of birds (Garudas, perhaps?) that remind me of Chinese style crests.
Although the temple seems pretty intact, some outer areas are still being reassembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle with the help of modern equipment like this crane. In an open courtyard, heaps of stone are piled, perhaps waiting to be set back in place some day.
All of the columns in this hall are carved on all four sides with apsaras, dancing in pairs on lotus flowers
The temple is still home to various Buddhas, some set in niches. This one is draped with yellow cloth and has fresh flowers and incense offerings.
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