AGRA - SIVA TEMPLE 

The news of Martin's exploits, or stage of campaign did not reach Lady Martin even after a long time. Her attempts to find out her husband's safety did not bear fruit. She was upset - lost mental poise and became apprehensive. Everyday ended with a grave doubt and every minute despair roused her anxiety. Restlessness heightened her misery. 

In a mood of exasperation, she started riding her horse aimlessly to brace her mind on the river bank. The horse, pitying her, as it were, brought her to a shrine. It was a modest one, and at that moment it was reverberating with chorus singing to the accompaniment of instruments. The air was surcharged with clanging to temple bells and singing of holy songs by !he devotees. She enquired many things about the temple and God. She was told that it was Siva mandir that the presiding deity was Mrityunjaya, who when prays devoutly saves the devotees from untimely death and removes all fear. 

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