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'The Mahanavami Dibba in the Royal Centre of Vijayanagara has been assigned name on the basis of its form of buildings as well as functions.' Elaborate.

Answer:

(i) The name comes from the shape of the platform and the Mahanavami festival which was observed here.

(ii) It had two of the most impressive platforms, the ?Audience Hall? and the ?Mahanavami Dibba?.

(iii) The entire complex was surrounded by high double walls with a street running between them.

(iv) The ?Mahanavami Dibba? was a massive platform rising form a base of about 11,000 sq. ft. to a height of 40 ft.

(v) Ritals associated with the structure have conceded with Mahanavami of the ten day Hindu festival during the autumn months of September and October known variously as Dussehra, Durga Puja and Navaratri or Mahanavami.

(vi) The ceremonies performed on the occasion included worship of image, keen worship of the state horse, and the sacrifice of buffaloes.

(vii) Dance, wrestling matches, and processions of caparisoned horses, elephants and chariots and soldiers as well as ritual presentations before the king and his guests by the Chief Nayaks and subordinate kings marked the occasion.

(viii) Nayakas brought gifts and tribute for the king.