Part 13: Don’t Dare, My Dear Kids!
Warning: What I am about to narrate here is to warn everyone not to attempt such dangerous acts. Especially children must never do any risky adventure without informing elders or without proper training. I am only sharing these memories to show the dangers, not to inspire or encourage anyone. – Author **** Even now, when I see a temple Gopuram(entrance tower) anywhere, I instantly remember an adventure I did as a very small boy, To be frank, it was not an adventure—it was like shaking hands with death. It was such a thrilling yet terrifying moment that my breath almost stopped for seconds. Thinking of it makes me shiver even today. I am telling this with the hope that no child should ever repeat such foolish acts. The Tall Gopuram of Mangalagiri: Mangalagiri is famous for Panakala Swami temple on the hilltop, and Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temple at the base. The lower temple is very spacious, with four Gopurams. But the rear Gopuram was never completed—only traces of the early con...