The architecture and sculpture of Amrutesvara temple has been created by following the Hoysala idiom. Located in the state of Karnataka, the Amrutesvara temple was built in the 1196 by Amrutheswara Dandanayaka, a commander of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. One of the main features of its architecture is its wide open well sculpted mandapa.

The outer walls of the Amrutesvara temple has equally spaced circular carvings. Besides it has the usual units such as the vimana, garbhagriha and mandapa. Amrutesvara temple has been built in the `ekakuta` vimana style. Both the styles of the mandapa are to be found here. There are 29 bays in the open mandapa while the closed bay ahs 9 bays. The vimana and the open hall are connected by the closed hall. As far as the sculpture in these halls are concerned there are well carved figures on their ceilings. A porch in the side of the closed mandapa leads to another sub shrine on the southern direction.

The temples of Hoysala dynasty were either square or star shaped. The Amrutesvara temple is square shaped with a tower that has been decorated with elegant sculptures. Kirtimukhas and miniature towers adorn the walls of this temple. The base of the wall has the usual five mouldings or friezes. A recurring motif in Hoysala sculpture is that of Sala fighting a tiger. It is interesting to note that the panel consisting of Hindu deities is missing.

The pillars at Amrutesvara temple are lathe turned. These pillars are a source of support for the ceilings of the mandapa. The structure of the ceilings is dome shaped with foliage sculptures. The outer parapet wall of the open mandapa has 140 panels that comprise the sculptures of Hindu deities. Episodes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and the early life of Lord Krishna have been etched out on these walls.

The sculpture of Amrutesvara temple is one of the finest examples Hoysala architecture.