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that there was no Lakshmipunj necklace. She asked :
'Is there anything left now ? Give it whatever it is.'
'I had with me Lakshmipunj necklace. I have buried it under one pillar outside the city.' Kanakmala replied.
Malaya went to the directed place, but he could not find there the necklace, Malayareturned and informed Kanakmala :
‘There is no necklace.'
Kanakmala said :
When I come there at night, I will bring it with me.
Malaya reached the temple in the forest. After some time, Mahabal also reached there.
Mahabal asked :
