text probably copied by a drunk official

[JanSeifert]

Perhaps the text refers to the Jyotirlinga temples?

The Jyotirlinga temples in India, are dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that at these temples Lord Shiva appeared as a column of fire or the lingam of light. Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotra says there are 12 such Jyotirlingams in India, and that every devotee of Shiva must visit these temples. But what piques my curiosity is the progressive spiral shape around which these temples are situated.

No, its most certainly a description of buddhist stupas. The area is along the Ningthee (=Chindwin).
 

[JanSeifert]

deped could be a misreading/miscopying of dressed, with a long + short s, which the copyist misread as a p, and then also omitted the r.

That is an interesting reading of the word. I will keep it as an alternative in the notes.
Thank you.

[SMJ]

Could the word be 'draped'

[hepburn]

Thinking that too

[JanSeifert]

Thanks again for all the help! Then again: »deped« was not really my problem. The meaning of whatever word this is is clear. My main issue was »passed«.

Jan