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“It is seated upon a hill somewhat steep, and fortified with little towers of earth at the four corners . In the middle is seen a subterranean hole, covered with a dome of moderate dimensions. Close by is a lofty and very old tamarind-tree. A piazza runs round it. It is said that Ram, after having vanquished the giant Ravan, and returned from Lanka, descended into this pit, and there disappeared: hence, they have given to this place the name of Gouptar , You have here, then, a descent into hell, as you had at Oude an ascension to heaven. (en) |
