Present day
Venue: Indian Archaeological Department, Delhi.
Krithi is an archaeologist who is giving her presentation till now.
(Continuing from Chapter 1)
" In 14th century at Sankha kshetra temple which is known as Puri now had reappeared by the time went. After a brief period there appeared a secret tunnel other than the original tunnel with a case of jewelry. No one knows how the tunnel had appeared suddenly through one night. Some of the natives tried to go inside the tunnel, but they discovered that it ends no where.
Once a British archaeologist went inside with his team. After 5 hours there were only two had returned out of seven members. The two members said that there was a snake with undescribable creatures and requested the natives to close the door permanently. The temple priests resisted to close the door. After a lot of argument they have decided to open only on the festive day. The case was kept within a four step distance and closed its door" said krithi.
"We all know this krithi, but why are you telling this now ? " questioned Agastya who is krithi's colleague.
" Yes, Ag let me give you a query round. My first question, What had happened to Ksha ranaga deva ?, second question, The entire civilisation were dead by tsunami in 12th century, but how come the people of 14th century know about their rituals and day of the festival ?, third question, how come a tunnel appeared by over night ?, is it making any sense ?" questioned krithi.
"So ? What exactly is your propose ?" asked Padmanabam , the head of the department.
"Sir, just think..No one knows what had happened to ksha ranga deva ?, If not that time, he must had come into light after sometime, but this didn't happen. The tunnel which appeared that night was something to notice.." said krithi.
"That's foolish..its a fairy tale and I don't believe in this stupid stories.Sorry krithi..I don't think this is going to work" said padmanabam.
Krithi felt bad and was depressed. She argued a lot, but padmanabam refused to approve. She got frustrated and left with disappointment. The minute she went, padmanabam turned to agastya and asked
" How come she get to know about this confidential data Agastya ? " asked padmanabam angrily.
"I have no idea sir, its time to start our project without any delay.Let me go to Sri ranga deva palace ruins. And it should be unoffical" said agastya in a cunning manner.
" And where is Ram?" asked Agastya
" He is on leave, something personal" said padmanabam.
"What?, I think something is fishy" thought Agastya.