INTRODUCTION

Only mouth to mouth communication went on, why, is still going on in respect of temples, despite printing technology progressed to such an alarming extent of exceeding that of the Everest in al

titude, to speak the truth. When approached with all sincerity for the knowledge of origin of some temples, or time of demonstration the sports of the deities installed therein, the priests enjoying access into the innermost parts and supposed to be experts in their profession revealed blank faces, and many confessed unpardonable ignorance. In some cases, the sthalagnas - locals having gathered some sort of information from their grand sires relate fantastic tales, which they too feel them incredible, but narrate with joyous faces with voluble tongues. Probing a little deep into them, I gathered a few outlines and incorporated them in the case of some temples, lying in the remote corners. No doubt some temple authorities have brought out brochures and booklets eulogising the glory of their temples, but they are not adequate. To be precise, not authentic to many points.

Some good old learned priests, no doubt pass on information name sake, but when referred to the records preserved in archives for correctness, deep sighs go up into high skies.

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