HistoryMedieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

During which months of the year did the ten-day Hindu festival linked…

During which months of the year did the ten-day Hindu festival linked with the rituals of the mahanavami dibba fall?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → September and October

The rituals of the mahanavami dibba probably coincided with Mahanavami, the ninth day of a ten-day Hindu festival held in the autumn months of September and October.

NCERT (2026-27): “4.1 The mahanavami dibba …
Located on one of the highest points in the city, the “mahanavami dibba” is a massive platform rising from a base of about 11,000 sq. ft to a height of 40 ft. There is evidence that it supported a wooden structure. The base of the platform is covered with relief carvings (Fig. 7.12).”

“Rituals associated with the structure probably coincided with Mahanavami (literally, the great ninth day) of the ten-day Hindu festival during the autumn months of September and October, known variously as Dusehra (northern India), Durga Puja (in Bengal)”