Talarighatta Gate was one of the main entrance points into the urban center of the Vijayanagara. The main road to Vittala temple from Kamaplapura pass through this arched gate. This largely damaged structure still maintains its original intent, a gateway on the main road.
A tiny shrine of Hanuman is located just in front of the gate. It’s possible to reach the top area of this gateway. From there the traces of the extending fortifications are visible.
Talarighatta means tollgate, it served as a major toll collection point. The only road to reach the Vittala Temple complex was through this route, and we still have to pass this gate to reach the Vittala temple.
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