During the expansion of the Hoysala regime in 11th and 12th centuries, many towns were created and each of these had a separate temple. The ancient testament enveloped between palm and coconut farms is a fine illustration of Hoysala artwork. Amruteshvara Temple comprises a wide open mantapa (hall), a vimana (shrine) of ekakuta design and a closed mantapa connecting it with an open hall.
Open mantapa consists of 29 bays and the closed mantapa, encompasses 9 bays with a porch. This side porch connects it with another separate shrine on the south side of the temple. Superstructure of the square shaped shrine is carved with sculptures of Kirthimukhas (demon faces). A large stone inscription lying along the side the porch is an example of medieval Kannada poetry.