| Front | what rituals are associated with mahanavami dibba |
| Back | Rituals associated with structure probably coincided with Mahanavami (the great ninth day) of the ten day hindu festival during the autumn months of September an October known as Dussehra (North India) Durga Puja (in bengal) and Navaratri or mahanavami in peninsular indiaThe vijayanagar kings displayed their prestige power and sucerainity on this occasion |
| Front | What was impressive about the fortfications |
| Back | They encircles not only the city but also its agricultural hinterland and forests.The outermost wall linked the hills surrounding the city.The massive masonry construction was slightly tapered.No mortar or cementing agent was employed anywhere in the constructionThe stone blocks were wedge shaped which held them in place and the inner portion of the walls was of earth packed with rubble.Square or rectangular bastions projected outwards |
| Front |
what temple does the gopuram belong to? |
| Back | Brihadisjwara temple, Thanjavur |