1. Rituals associated with the structure were probably coincided with Mahanavmi, the ten days Hindu festival during the months of September and October. 

2. This festival is known as Dussehra in northern India, Durga Puja in Bengal and Navaratri in peninsular India. 

3. The rulers of Vijayanagara displayed their power, prestige and suzerainty on this occasion. 

4. Main ceremonies associated with this occasion were worship of the image, worship of state horse, sacrifice of buffaloes and other animals. 

5. The main attractions of this occasion were 

(i) Dances 

(ii) wrestling matches 

(iii) processions of caparisoned horses, elephants and chariots and soldiers 

(iv) ritual presentation by nayaks and others. 

6. All these ceremonies had great symbolic meaning. 

7. King used to inspect his army and armies of the nayakas in a grand ceremony in an open field on the last day of the festival. 

8. Nayakas used to bring rich gifts and stipulated tribute for the king.