The Brahmeshvara Temple, also known as the Brahmeshwara or Brahmesvara Temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple built in the Hoysala architectural style, located in Kikkeri village.
The Brahmeshvara Temple, located in Kikkeri village in Mandya district of Karnataka, India, is one of the prominent historic temples in the area. Along with two other significant temples in the village, it is part of a group of major ruined temples known for their remarkable artwork. The Kikkeri temples are situated near the renowned monuments of Shravanabelagola.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Brahmeshvara Temple is notable for incorporating elements from all major traditions of Hinduism, including Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism, as well as depictions of Vedic deities.
The east-facing Brahmeshvara Temple features several innovations in the Karnata tradition of Hindu architecture, including the ingenious use of the mesa-makara-pattika.