The strength of India is in its diverse culture and family life. Our temples are very much part of it. The interesting episodes in this novel are taking place in and around an ancient temple in village Azhimukham. The people, their passions and sentiments are captured in a realistic and lively manner. In order to understand and appreciate the historical importance of this novel one should know the northern part of the present Kerala in India. It was known as North Malabar during the British rule. The Malabar area belonged to rival Kings. Muslim rulers of neighbouring kingdom also involved in attacks and counter attacks. Temples were destroyed. The one that survived has many a tale to tell. The life of people associated with it are eternal.
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