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1. EAP810/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1
Title:
Mohana Raj Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection of manuscripts was constituted by Mohana Raj's grand-father and father (deceased) and by Mohana Raj, all traditional siddha practitioners. The manuscripts were collected from the Siddha practitioners of the Kanniyakumari district. During the four last decades, the family transmis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
18th century-20th century
Extent:
25432 TIFF images

2. EAP810/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1/1
Title:
Manuscripts and items from Kanniyakumari District (collection not finished)
Scope & Content:
This series is composed of manuscripts coming from Kanniyakumari district. The manuscripts are composed of palm leaves written with the help of stylus on the two sides. The items concern instruments to cut out palm leaves and to write.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
18th century-20th century
Extent:
24077 TIFF images

3. EAP810/1/1/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1/1/19
Title:
பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500 The manuscript contains a text attributed to Akattiyar. The text, mixing various subjects such as esotericism, astrology, religion, physiology, etc. is extremely complexe. Concerning astrology, the text explains the nine planets (navakaṇṭam), their...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
121 TIFF images

4. EAP810/1/1/63

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1/1/63
Title:
பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500 The manuscript is composed of a text entitled ‘Pañca Cūttiram- 500’ by Akattiyar. The text, whose the palm leaves are numbered from 1 to 165, is complete. The leaves are very darkened by fungus infestation, making the reading difficult. The text co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
13 Nov 1919
Extent:
337 TIFF images

5. EAP810/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/15
Title:
S.P. Anandan Collection (Manuscripts from Teni District)
Scope & Content:
The collection of Anandan is constituted of 19 manuscripts coming from Teni district (series TE) where he and his grand father collected them from traditional siddha practititioners.This collection contains the following Files: EAP810/15/1: ஆளவந்தார் ஸ்தோத்ரம், Early 20th century; EAP810/15/2: ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
1800-1930
Extent:
5095 TIFF images

6. EAP810/15/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/15/13
Title:
மனையடி சாஸ்திரம்
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: மனையடி சாஸ்திரம் The manuscript is formed of a text, written in verses, which concerns the ideal qualities of a land devoted to the construction of a house. It is in excellent condition. The text, entitled Maṉaiyaṭi Cāstiram, comprises 67 palm leaves numbered from 1 to...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
149 TIFF images

7. EAP810/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/22
Title:
G. Subash Chandran Collection
Scope & Content:
The collection of Dr G. Subash Chandran, an institutional siddha doctor, comprises 58 manuscripts he has been collecting since ten years inTirunelveli district, from traditional siddha practitioners. He is not certain on the identity of the ex-owner. The collection Subash is constituted of 59 ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
1830-1930
Extent:
5272 TIFF images

8. EAP810/22/50

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/22/50
Title:
தலைப்பு இல்லை (மந்திரம் மற்றும் யந்திரம்)
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: தலைப்பு இல்லை (மந்திரம் மற்றும் யந்திரம்) The manuscript is composed of short texts separated by blank leaves. Its palm leaves are numbered from 1 and 59, from 103 to 159 (leaves 104, 105, 107, 128-142, 144, 145, 151-153 and 156 are missing) and from 50 to 53. The nume...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
197 TIFF images

9. EAP981/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP981/1
Title:
Jaffna Bishop’s House Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection contains diverse types of documents; handwritten, bound registers and account books; letters and correspondence; and printed books and paper clippings. They cover the period between 1775 and 1948. They consist of rare documents like personal memoirs; chronicles; account books; co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Dutch, English, French, Latin, Portuguese, Sinhalese, and Tamil
Date Range:
1500-1999
Extent:
111,196 TIFF images

10. EAP981/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP981/1/1
Title:
Letters and Correspondence
Scope & Content:
This series contains letters and varieties of documents. They bear testimony of the activity and functioning of the Jaffna Diocese, also on pilgrimage and festivals, public instruction, various reports to the Bishop's office and to the government, purchase of land, schools etc. This series cont...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
English, French, Latin, Portuguese, Sinhalese, and Tamil
Date Range:
1857-1947
Extent:
42,642 TIFF images