Ambarish Sinha Chapter 1: The sun rose gently over the Bay of Bengal, casting a molten sheen on the restless waves as they curled and broke against the ancient rocks of Mahabalipuram. The salty breeze carried centuries of whispered legends, brushing past the weathered stone lions that stood guard along the Shore Temple. Dr. Anika Raman adjusted the strap of her field satchel as she stood on the sand, facing the sea with quiet reverence. Her boots left faint imprints on the damp shore, already beginning to fade beneath the incoming tide. The rhythmic crash of the surf sounded like…