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 was persuaded to sell it and the jewel was thus retained in the Estate.

In 1825 he built an Ambari all lined with gold in the form of the one presented by the Mogul Emperor. He also built the East Mahal and other Palaces.

Religious. — He effected several improvements in the local temple of Sree Kasi Viswanatha. A mandapam was built for the Utsa Vigrahams (idols generally taken out in pro- cession). An idol of Kumara Sundareswara was also set up in the temple in memory of his revered father. Another was erected in the north-west corner of the main streets. The Silver Elephant and other Vahanams were prepared for the festivals. A double-storeyed and spacious building was constructed just opposite to the temple wherein to locate the Vahanams. The Rajah added the temple of Kodanda Ramaswami to the existing one of Varadaraja.