The Visit to this Rayagopura, one of the Tourist spot of Melkote was a part of Karnataka State, Hoysala Period Shiva and temple’s visit on 30th July 2023, organised by தொண்டை மண்டல வரலாற்று ஆய்வு சங்கம் "திருக்கச்சி" FB Group.
This Rayagopura, traditionally known as mahadvara or Gopalarayana Mahadvara, situated on the southern part of Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, is an important structure. It is an incomplete structure with basement only, four free standing pillars, with attractive carvings of female figures and scroll bands are noticeable. This Mahadvara is said to have been built by dalapathi Gopalaraya of Ramadevaraya, the second son of Srirangaraya, a representative of Vijayanagara empire during 16th century. If completed this would have been a majestic entrance with a tall gopura.
HOW TO REACH
This monument of about 500 Meters from Cheluvanarayana Temple, 1 KM from Yoga Narasimha temple Melkote, 18 KM from Thondanoor, 51 KM from Mysore and 136 KM from Bangalore.
Nearest Railway Station is Pandavapura.
LOCATION OF THIS MONUMENT : CLICK HERE
Vijayanagara's iconic sculpture
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