Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura | |
|---|---|
village | |
 Ekakuta (singly shrined), Amruteshvara temple, 1196, Chikkamagaluru district | |
  Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°44′28″N 75°51′14″E / 13.741°N 75.854°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkamagaluru District |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
The Amruteshvara temple also spelt "Amrutesvara" or "Amruteshwara", is located in the village of Amruthapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur town in the Chikkamagaluru district of the Karnataka state, India. Located 110 km from Hassan and 50 km from Shimoga on NH 206, Amruthapura is known for the Amruteshvara temple. The temple was built in 1196 CE by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka (lit, "commander") under Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.[1]