 The architecture of the temple is in line with that of Sri Ananteshwara temple which is the oldest temple built by the Alupas.The architecture is unique and is an innovation of 7th century.The Havyaka Brahmins of Uttara Kannada were attracted during 7th century CE by the Alupas and were given Agraharas for imparting Vedic knowledge to the people of Alvakheda.