According to legend, this is the temple where Ganesha was placed as door keeper by Parvati, not allowing anyone to enter the premises without her permission.

One is a Shiva Linga at the center of the temple and a small two face idol of Nandi on the right corner.

[1] This temple was constructed around 400 AD (1,600 years ago) and was reconstructed and opened for worship in the medieval period.

[1] The Rajatarangini refers to a temple called Mammesvara and recorded its decoration with a golden kalasa at its top by king Jayasimha.

[2][3] According to legend, this is the temple where Ganesha was placed as door keeper by Parvati, not allowing anyone to enter the premises without her permission.