This temple is an ASI protected monument. The temple is dated back to 8-9th Century and was constructed by King Chand or Chandra of Nikumbha dynasty. It is said that it was this king who had established Abhaneri (earlier known as Abha Nagri – the city of brightness). This east facing temple (an example of Mahmeru style) was built on a raised platform. The sanctum is pancharatha on plan (a hindu temple could be triratha, panchratha, saptaratha or navrathain on plan) with pillared mandapa (a mandapa is the entrance to the temple, it maybe a portico or colonnaded (series of columns placed at regular intervals) hall that incorporates space for large number of worshipers). The temple has a sculpted niche on each buttress of the wall. The sanctum is enclosed by an ambulatory. The cardinal niches show Vishnu (Vasudeva), Balrama (Sanakarshana) and Pradyumna on the south, north and west, indicating that the original temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Presently it enshrines an image of a Devi locally called Harshat Mata (Goddess of happiness). This temple is definitely worth a visit for the beautiful sculptures which are a reflection on the society that was, our beautiful heritage.