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Rh single garland of flowers round his crown—he is the King of Kanchi. And he who holds the umbrella over his head, standing behind him—that is Suvarna.

Is that Suvarna? Are you quite certain?

Yes, I know him well.

Can it be that it is this man that I saw the other day? No, no,—I saw something mingled and transfused and blended with light and darkness, with wind and perfume,—no, no, it cannot be he; that is not he.

But every one admits that he is exceedingly beautiful to look at.