The Basadi was built by the local chieftain, Devaraya Wodeyar in 1430 and took 31 years to complete,[5] additions to temples were made in 1962.

The shrine has a 50 feet tall monolith manasthambha erected by Karkala Bhairava Queen Nagala Devi.

[12] The sloping roof of veranda are made of wood coated with copper tiles resembling the temples of Nepal.

The temple complex has seven mandapas supported by beautifully carved pillars built in the Vijayanagara style.

The wooden panels inside the temples have carvings of Tirthankara flanked by elephants, guardian deities and female attendants holding flowers.

[16] The pillars inside the hall bear carvings of dragon and giraffe resulting from the influence of trade with China in 15th century.

A black stone idol of Parshwanatha, about 3.5 metres (11 ft) tall, is installed in the sanctum of this basadi.