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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP373/4

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/4/41
Title:: Sum Pha Rung Sing Mvng [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: This manuscript contains the annual bathing ritual of the idol of "Sum Pha Rung Seng Mvng". This idol is not allowed to be viewed by any person except the king who bathes the idol with purified water. The purification of water is done by chanting of mantras from this manuscript which is done by t...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 14 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/4/42
Title:: Tham Tang [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: This manuscript contain allusions to ancestors seeking their blessings. The ancestors are offered chickens and it is believed that these chickens die when mantras from this manuscript are recited.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 21 tiff images

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