'Unusual carving at Saravanbelgola (981 AD), India' - by K J S Chatrath

I noticed this unusual carving at Saravanagelgola. I do not know whom is it supposed to represnt or what is it supposed to convey. Would some knowledgeable person please guide me on this?

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