Platform used for ritual purposes by Vijayanagara kings: [CDS 2018 (I)]
A. Mahanavami Dibba
B. Lotus Maha
C. Hazara Rama
D. Virupaksha
Answer: Mahanavami Dibba
Option a is the correct answer
Mahanavami Dibba was used by the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire to celebrate the festival of Mahanavami. It is located in the Royal Enclosure of Hampi, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The platform is 12 meters high and it is made of granite. It is decorated with carvings of elephants, horses, and warriors.