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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/14 Subject Customs and traditions

1. EAP790/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/14
Title:
Chakra Ratna Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection, which is in Patan, is one of the significant private collections of Buddhist manuscripts written with Newari scripts. Those wrere written during the medieval times. These are very important manuscripts both in terms of religious practice and academic discourses. Some of the text...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century-19th century
Extent:
243 TIFF images

2. EAP790/14/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/14/1
Title:
Chandamaharoshana tantra
Scope & Content:
This is a Vajrayana tantric text written in Sanskrit. It script is Pracalit Newari. It is a complete manuscript. The practitionaner of this Tantra aims at visualising the Tantric deity through Mandala practices. It is in a good condition. It also has beautiful miniature painting of Chandamarosha...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
29 TIFF images

3. EAP790/14/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/14/14
Title:
Haratinama Dharani
Scope & Content:
This is a Dharani of Harati, a Protective deity. Harati is both a revered goddess and demon in some Buddhist traditions. In her positive aspect, she is regarded for the protection of children, easy delivery and happy child rearing while her negative aspects include the belief of her terror towar...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
6 TIFF images

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