It is likely lost, along with the many other features of the original temple. An inscription found about five kilometers from the temple site, near the Kallesvara temple ruins in Ghattadahalli, states that Ketamalla – officer in the employ of king Vishnuvardhana constructed this temple. It also notes that the king made grant of lands to support the construction, the operation and the maintenance of the Shiva temple in Saka 1043, or 1121 CE.
The original temple is likely lost, along with many other features. An inscription found near the Kallesvara temple ruins in Ghattadahalli states that Ketamalla, an officer of King Vishnuvardhana, built this temple. The inscription also mentions that the king granted land to support its construction, operation and maintenance.