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

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75
Title:: சிவசந்திரன் சிதம்பரப்பிள்ளை சேகரிப்பு
Scope & Content:: This collection contains 7 files. It includes both witchcraft texts and medical knowledge. Extent: 1336.0. Custodial history: According to the owner of this manuscript, it is preserved by both his paternal and maternal lines. None of the 07 manuscripts could be classified as maternally preserv...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 1336

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/1
Title:: மருத்துவம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This palm leaf manuscript is about different aspects of medicial practices. It consists of descriptions of conditions from in take of posion to...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 458

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/2
Title:: அகஸ்திய மூர்த்தி நாயனார் அருளிய மெஞ்ஞானம்.
Scope & Content:: This Tamil palm-leaf manuscript is from Point Pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. This manuscript is dated December 05, 1850. This palmleaf manuscript is titled the 1500 teachings of Akattiya Mūrtti Nāyaṉār. These teachings are refered to as meyñāṉam, a tamil word that refers to visceral and ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 518

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/3
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This manuscript addresses practices of magic. It included practices to disarm enemies and create attraction among men and women. It refers to s...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 68

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/4
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This palm leaf manuscript addresses practices involving spells and magic. It contains details of medicines for treating breast milk related iss...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 46

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/5
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This palm leaf manuscript consists details of oils for inducing mesmerism or enchantment. It also mentions a yellow orpiment, a soap preparatio...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 8

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/6
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This Tamil palm-leaf manuscript is from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. It contains details with regards to magical practices and Witchcraft. The protective cover is not found. The pages are in good condition and it is written...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 54

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/7
Title:: மருத்துவம்
Scope & Content:: This Tamil palm-leaf manuscript is from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. It contains details related to medicinal practices. The protective cover is not found.The pages are in good condition and it is written in Tamil. Extent:...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 184

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):: EAP1260/76/1
Title:: மந்திரம் - விசவித்தை
Scope & Content:: This Tamil palm-leaf manuscript is from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The writer, year of this manuscript is unknown. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. It addresses rituals and arts connected to dealing with snake poisoning. Practices that may be categorised as 'magical' a...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 68

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