The author is a history and temple enthusiast and believes that the rich history of our land begins at the temples as there is so much to learn and understand. For him visiting ancient temples and documenting is a passion. The author has been on the trail of temples of Karnataka from last 20 years. His temple travels now come in the form of a book and what better palce to start than Udupi, the temple town which also is the Karma Bhumi of the author.