Vetti Muricha Kotta - the fort that has been cut open | Thiruvananthapuram tourism

The Vetti Muricha Kotta is a part of the heritage East Fort located to the south of the iconic gate. According to popular belief this fort was named 'Vetti Muricha Kotta', meaning 'to cut open fort', as a section of the East Fort wall was demolished to build a new gate. This was done in order to facilitate an alternate entrance for King Vishakam Thirunal of the Travancore dynasty, who was advised against using the main gate by an astrologer. As of now, this gate is well preserved by the State's Archaeological Department and provides room for guards on either sides.