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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP760/1/6/45
Title:: [Notes on Gujeśvarī Suryaghāṭ and the origin of Umāmaheśvar]
Scope & Content:: Mythology of the Śānta Tīrtha (Gujeśvarī Suryaghāṭ) and Umāmaheśvar. Draft ms. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Rina Rajbhandari. Author(s) of original material: Tīrthalāl Na:gha:bhanī (Rājbhaṇḍārī). Scribe of original material: Tīrthalāl Na:gha:bhanī ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Newari
Date Range:: c 1973
Extent:: 1 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP760/1/6/157
Title:: Śrī Vandhudatta Ācārya
Scope & Content:: Article on Ācārya Vandhudatta, (a Tantric said to exist during the reign of King Narendra Dev), associated with the legend of the Bun̐gadya: Draft ms. See 614. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Rina Rajbhandari. Author(s) of original material: Tīrth...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:: c 1993
Extent:: 18 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/1/50
Title:: Sarabha Stotra
Scope & Content:: This manuscript is written by Nrisimha in Sanskrit. It is a Stotra of Sharabha who is a mythological creature in Hinduism associated with Lord Shva.It is in sanskrit and Devanagari script. It is in good condition Extent: Folios: 14
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 16 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/1/97
Title:: Vetala
Scope & Content:: This manuscript is about Vetala, a mythological figure in Newari popular cultural tradition. It is written in Newari. This text is a kind of story. Its condition is alright. Extent: Folios: 103
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Newari
Date Range:: 17th century
Extent:: 108 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/12/46
Title:: Astavarga Shubhasubha Phala, Nava Graha Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:: This is an astrological manuscript in Sanskrit language. It is written with Pracalit Newari script. This scroll book manuscript is partly damaged. Some gbeginning and end folios are missing. It has 7 miniatures of mythological beings and sketch of a Mandala. Its folio size is 19.5X7.5 CMs Exten...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 17th century
Extent:: 16 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/12/92
Title:: Betala
Scope & Content:: This is a story of Betal a mythological character in Newar culture. This manuscript is in Newari and written with Pracalit Newari script. This paper manuscript is partly damaged. 1 Folio is missing in this manuscript. Its size is 28X7 CMs Extent: Folios: 74
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Newari
Date Range:: 17th century
Extent:: 154 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/21/52
Title:: Nepal Mahatmya
Scope & Content:: This manuscript s a Mahatmya in Sanskrit and Devanagari script. It is a legendary account on the sacred places and deities of Nepal. It glorifies Nepal therefore it is 'Mahatmya'. This manuscript is in good condition. It was copied in 1955 VS. Its folio size is 30.5X16.5 CMs. Extent: Folios: 63
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 64 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/1
Title:: 延生三時科
Scope & Content:: External cover title and title of the first text: 延生三時科 [yanshengsanshike]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. These three audiences may also refer to thee propicious full-moons within a year; same stru...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1856
Extent:: 141 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/2
Title:: 二寈招羅五兵
Scope & Content:: Title of the first text: 二寈招羅五兵 [erqing zhaoluo wubing]. External cover title: 二寈招兵 [erqing zhaobing]. A scenario for summoning tutelary and other deities, with their myths and associated folkstories as the background for the ritual. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1835
Extent:: 90 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/3
Title:: 郎蜜金語一冊
Scope & Content:: This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 郎蜜金語一冊 [Langmi jinyu yice]. Discussions and instructions about the various rituals in the ceremony. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original m...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1914
Extent:: 84 TIFF images

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