Mahanavami Dibba, Hampi
A tiered ceremonial platform in the royal centre from which Vijayanagara kings watched festivals, carved with sculpted panels.
Overview
The Mahanavami Dibba is the royal viewing platform at the heart of Hampi's royal centre. We could not confirm fees or timings.
The Mahanavami Dibba, also called the Throne Platform or Dasara Dibba, is a tall stepped platform in Hampi's royal centre. Karnataka Tourism describes it as a ceremonial platform where kings observed festivals, and the Archaeological Survey of India lists the Mahanavami Dibba, carrying beautifully sculptured panels, among the important remains of the city.
Its tiers are covered with relief carvings; Wikipedia's Hampi article, as seen in search results, mentions reliefs showing musicians and dancers. Nearby, ASI notes a square stepped tank (sarovara) south-west of the Dibba found in excavation. The platform stands in open ground with a view over the royal centre, so it is best seen together with the Hazara Rama Temple and the Zenana Enclosure.
We did not find official timings or a separate fee, and ASI's Hampi ticket list does not name the platform, so both are marked unknown. Carry water; there is little shade, and early morning offers the clearest light on the carved tiers.
Entry fees
Fee information currently needs verification.
No fee information found; not named in ASI's Hampi fee list.
We only show an amount when a source backs it. Prices change, so confirm locally before you go.
Opening hours
No separate hours found; ASI lists Hampi's monuments as sunrise to sunset.
Visitor information
- Best time to visit
- October to February
- Best time of day
- Early morning
- How long to spend
- 30–45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Families
- Suitable for families
Good to know
- Do not climb on the carved tiers unless allowed by signage
Location
Hampi, Hosapete taluk, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka (Kamalapura Road, royal centre)
Hampi, Karnataka, India
15.31596, 76.47085
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Main view. Photo: Balraj D / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Aerial view. Photo: Ms Sarah Welch / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 Throne Platform wide view. Photo: Ingo Mehling / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Basement steps. Photo: Balraj D / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The platform in the royal enclosure. Photo: Wingedtree / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
What was the Mahanavami Dibba used for?
Karnataka Tourism describes it as a ceremonial platform where kings observed festivals.
Information sources
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Information last checked 28 September 2026
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