SYAMANTAKA: THE LOST GEM

CHAPTER-15

Luther had parked his speedboat across the port of Beyt Dwarka. The Island was filled with religious families and foreign tourists eager to visit the land. Luther seemed like a foreigner himself. He pulled out the phone from his pant pocket to get a look at the map. The temple said it was underwater but he was confused about the route. He knew now was not the right time either. The right time was for him to go out during the solar eclipse which was approaching in 2 days. The right time when they will arrive at the island but he needed help.

"Sir, how may I help you? I could be your tourist guide for this place." One of the local guides asked.

"Please leave me. I don't need a guide. I know this place."

"It's not just the place which holds importance, it is the history and culture of this place. Everyone here believes truly in lord Krishna and prays to him. Krishna was one of the avatars of lord Vishnu who killed Kamsa and played a vital role in the Mahabharata. His clan..."

Luther started to get irritated with the guide's talk. Just then, An idea popped up in his mind. He held the Guide's shoulders and pulled the guide towards him.

"Do you believe the Syamantaka Gem exists?" Luther asks.

"Yes, I think it's there but I don't know exactly. People say it's hidden in an underground temple in Beyt Dwarka itself. Nobody has found it out yet."

"Why do you think nobody has found it out?"

"Maybe, it's in a place where everyone notices it but they can't figure it out that it leads to the passageway of an underground temple."

"What is there in the centre of the island?"

"Nothing, sir."

"Nothing. In the sense?"

"Just some houses of a tribe living over there."

"Ohh. What is the tribe called?"

"The Kartavir tribe. It is said that some people from the tribe protect the Syamantaka gem. They used to live there but I don't think so they do anymore."

"Then, the gem should be there."

"If it was that easy to find, then someone would have already had it in his hands."

"What are you trying to say?"

"The tribe lives there doesn't mean the gem should be there. Houses have been demolished and rebuilt for years on the same land. It's of no point."

"Wow, now what to do?"

"Sir, you can have a beautiful stay in our new hotel in Bet Dwarka nearby. There are..."

Luther tried to walk away from the annoying guide. He can't take this quest anymore. It was getting irritating. The guide continued yapping about Beyt Dwarka.

"There is an option to do boating and scuba diving. You can see many ancient relics and temples underwater. It will be a fun experience."

Luther's legs came to a halt. The guide smiled thinking his plan worked successfully. Luther opened his phone to have a look at the map. He remained stationary for a while. Later, he jumped in surprise. He turned towards the guide.

"Hey guide, Is there any temple right below the middle of the island?"

"Not exactly but close to it there is a temple-like structure below."

"Great, so we can go below the island. To the temple. No sir, it's not possible."

"Why?"

"I mean you can look at it but you can't like go into it. We consider it unsafe. The entrance to it is a depth of 1,300 feet. So, you could just explore it from outside. Also, it is prohibited to explore below the island."