Collection Area: Endangered Archives Programme / Project / Collection: Sri Lankan Tamil Palm-Leaf Manuscripts / Subject: Demography - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Project / Collection Sri Lankan Tamil Palm-Leaf Manuscripts Subject Demography

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/76
Title:: சரஸ்வதி வல்லிபுரம் சேகரிப்பு
Scope & Content:: This collection contains 3 files. It includes both witchcraft texts. Extent: 246.0. Custodial history: This manuscript collection is found in the custody of Saraswati Vallipuram, who currently resides in Katsenai, Amplantura, Batticaloa. She said she got it through her father. She said that th...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 246

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/76/3
Title:: வயிரவன் மந்திரம்
Scope & Content:: This palmleaf manuscript titled Vayiravaṉ mantiram, from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. It specifically addresses the worship of the traditional protector deity Vairavaṉ. This deity is extremely common among Tamil speaking communities all over the world. The deity, usually found in the entrance o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 34

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