Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c27.s1.52

v2.c27.s1.52

Priestly Functions of the Mewār Rānas.—The Ranas of Mewar, as the diwans, or vicegerents of Siva, when they visit the temple supersede the high priest in his duties, and perform the ceremonies, which the reigning prince does with peculiar correctness and grace.¹