ELURU: A historic inscription at the Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple in Sanivarapupeta, Eluru, preserves a remarkable account of a tulabhara ceremony held more than two centuries ago, recording a zamindar's donation of gold and precious stones and their distribution among priests, dancers, musicians and other temple personnel. The inscription is carved on a step of the mukha mandapa on the northern side of the temple. Written in Telugu script and using a mixture of Sanskrit and