Experimentation is quite predominant in the architecture and sculpture of Jambulingeswara Temple. Although the temple has been built by maintaining the standards of the Chalukya architecture a new feature here is the sukanasa that projects from the shikhara in front. Apart from this the rest of the temple plan follows the conventional style.

Jambulingeswara Temple has a garbhagriha or the innermost chamber where the principle deity is placed. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the presence of a stone linga in the sanctum sanctorum further affirms this. On the north lies the pranala and on the east of temple there are the ruins of a Nandi temple. The 7th century stone figure of Nandi has worn out with time.

It is interesting to note that the sculpture of Kadasiddheswara Temple as well as the architecture of Jambulingeswara Temple has been influenced by the rekha-nagara style, a North Indian architectural element. The superstructure that rises above the sanctum has a curvilinear profile rising in three diminishing stages. The kalasa and amalaka are missing though. A sukanasa projects out from the shikhara and is decorated with the well sculpted images of Lord Shiva, Parvati and Nandi. They are seen to be offered anjali by the nagas.

The `sakhas` are recurring motifs in the sculpture of Jambulingeswara Temple. The entrance of the madapa has been decorated with three sakhas or bands. Purnakumbhas have been placed on both the sides of the stambha-sakhas or pilasters below their capitals. Below this a frieze of swans runs around the cornice. These pilasters also support a flat cave and a triangular gable (pediment). Kutas and salas are included in the pediment.

Jambulingeswara Temple stands on a high plinth with the usual five mouldings. The topmost moulding, known as kapota, is adorned with kudus, miniature ganas and birds. At the corners of the walls pilasters have been put up and perforated windows and niches have been carved out beside these. While discussing about niches it is interesting to note that the nooks in the walls of the sanctorum are called devakoshtha. These have been profusely decorated with the sculpture of the deities. Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Surya are some of the prominent figures on these walls.

Vyalas and makaras have been used to decorate the mandapa roof ends and garbhagriha ceiling slabs. Friezes of swans run around the cornice.