What was the theme of the carvings on the Mahanavami Dibba?

The platform is covered in detailed reliefs depicting everyday life, including hunting scenes, soldiers, dancers, and musicians.

Vijayanagara State Rituals

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Platform used for ritual purposes by Vijayanagara kings:

The Mahanavami Dibba was a massive ritual platform in the Vijayanagara capital used by kings to celebrate the Mahanavami festival. It served as a grand stage for state ceremonies and military inspections.

Exam Year

2018

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_VIJ_2018_136 Ref: Robert Sewell, A Forgotten Empire