By Karuna Goswamy

Across

4. Be pleased about, in a vulgar, demonstrative fashion.

6. Flower garland in the Hawaiian islands.

8. How the Sanskrit term "Rasa" is often translated as.

11. District in Bihar which was the scene of a recent massacre.

16. What old-fashioned pens used to have.

17. Lukewarm.

Down

1. Deep-sounding, as in a voice

2. Move about, in a swift fashion

3. Quiet; serene.

5. What golfers know all about.

7. Great pre-Columbian empire.

9. Site in Madhya Pradesh where some fine sculptures were found.

10. Resting place; serai.

12. Attack; belabour.

13. Cain’s brother, in the Testament.

14. Dry; desert-like.

15. The bird that has become a symbol of peace.

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