AGRA - SIVA TEMPLE 

This event took place around 1880. The principal persons involved, of course, were humans - a European lady and priests, but the invisible protagonist was Lord Maheswar, whose mysterious hand had directed this tragi-comedy to the astonishment of all. His infinite benevolence not only converted Britishers to Hinduism, but perpetuated the event through a beautiful little shrine at Agra, publishing to the world that absolute faith can convert the arid zone into Nandanodyan, smiling with the ever-seered beautiful colourful blossoms.

It happened - the British in their insatiable hunger for expansion waged a wear against Afghans in 1880. Though well prepared and superbly equipped with arms and ammunition, and directed by an able and experienced field-marshal Col.Martin, misfortune held them in tight grip - a shameful retreat with heavy loss. Col.Martin on defeat was ordered to stay in Agra with his large contingent of soldiers for further campaigns. at the opportune moment. Later, the higher-ups commanded him to renew his war with additional resources. He left for the Afghan war front. leaving his wife at Agra.

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