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The temple Hamesvara alias Madhavesvara is situated on the northern bank of a small streamlet known as Hamsarekha, a tributary of river Mandakini, 500 meter east to Viraja temple, near Viraja High School. A standing Parsvanatha image and a headless image of Chandraprabha are found in the temple.

Chandraprabha:

The headless seated image of Chandraprabha (Pl.XLIIIA) is kept in front of the temple along with other Brahmanical images. Carved out of sandstone, the robe less Chandraprabha with the broad chest exhibits the dhyanamudra with his right palm placed on the left against the abdomen. The cognizance of the Tirthankara, the crescent moon is depicted on the central portion of the plain pedestal. The crude finishes and devoid of ornamentation put the image to a very early period.

Parsvanatha:

The Parsvanatha image (Pl.XLIIIB) now worshipped as a icon of Lord Siva is placed inside the sanctum sanctorum attached to the rear wall of the temple. The image stands in kayotsarga posture over a single petalled lotus pedestal. He has a seven hooded snake canopy over his head. The coils of snake gathered behind the image symmetrically. Over the snake canopy the tri-linear umbrella and kevala tree Dhataki is also noticed. At the pedestal of Tirthankara image, four spirited lions two at the centre and two at each side of the corner are depicted. The chauri-bearers decked with high costumes and ornaments are standing on either side of the Tirthankara image at the bottom. The astagrahas are neatly carved, four on each side of the image. The trivali mark is also found at the neck of the Tirthankara.