The scene is of a heated debate at a temple by the Veera Narayana Lake on Aadi Thirunal. Three debators - a Vaishnavite, a Saivaite & an Advaitha Vedanthist - are trying to prove that their Lord & their belief is the greatest. Of these, the Vaishnavite Aazhvarkadiyan Nambi is a colourful & important character introduced in this chapter. He plays an important role in this story which will be revealed as the novel progresses !