[19] Houses where pilgrims and travellers are entertained, and fed gratuitously.

[20] C. Hayavadana Rao. Tales of Komati Wit and Wisdom, 1907.

[21] Wigram, Malabar Law and Custom.

[22] Madras Journ. Lit. and Science, XI, 176, 1840.

[23] Historical Sketches of the South of India.

[24] Ellis. Kural.

[25] Mysore and Coorg Gazetteer, 1876–78.

[26] Madras Census Report, 1891.

[27] Manual of the South Canara district.

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