One of the late temples built before Hoysala empire came under sustained attacks from the Delhi Sultanate, it illustrates the mature Hoysalanadu architectural tradition.

The temple was built in 1286 CE, by three brothers named Appayya, Gopala and Madhava, during the rule of the Hoysala king Narasimha III.

[1][3] This three shrined (trikuta) temple was built using Soap stone, and it illustrates the classic Hoysala architectural idiom.

[1] The nave inside and also the outside open mantapa has srikara-style pillars, all highly decorated with stone ornamentation so fine, states Dhaky, that it is of the "silver jewelry genre".

According to Brown, the stellate form of the base of the shrine with its projections and recesses is carried through the tower giving it a "fluted effect".

[9] According to Brown, the lathe turned pillars with four brackets above are a signature style of the 11th-13th century Chalukya-Hoysala architectural idiom.

[6] The decor on the parapet outer wall, the domical ceiling, the lintel over the entrance and the pillars shows the good taste of the Hoysala artisans.