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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1023/7 Subject Hinduism

1. EAP1023/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7
Title:
Pravakar Vajracharya Collection
Scope & Content:
This is one of 28 collections of rare medieval manuscripts digitised by the EAP1023 project team in Newār settlements in Rural Kathmandu and hill areas of Nepal. This collection contain 12 manuscripts digitised from a private collection in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The owner of the material is Pravakar ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari, Not applicable, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
13th century-20th century
Extent:
347 TIFF images

2. EAP1023/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/1
Title:
यन्त्रचिन्तामणी
Scope & Content:
This book is about Mantras and rituals in various Hindu religious performances. They are still practiced by the Hindus. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 7, Series Level: 12 files, File Level: 1 Vol of 45 folios, Item Level: Paper folios 45....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
47 TIFF images

3. EAP1023/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/2
Title:
गणेश चित्रमाला
Scope & Content:
This manuscript contains several ganesha images in different forms and attributes. It was painted by late Gyankar Vajracharya, a Paubha artist from Sakotha, Bhaktapur in Nepal. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 7, Series Level: 12 files, Fil...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
41 TIFF images

4. EAP1023/7/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/4
Title:
[Fragments of Palm Leaf Folios on Hindu Religious Ritual]
Scope & Content:
These are the fragments of palm leaf folios. It is a thirteenth century book on Hindu religious ritual. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 7, Series Level: 12 files, File Level: 4 Vol of 14 folios, Item Level: Paper folios 14. Owner(s) of or...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
13th century
Extent:
15 TIFF images

5. EAP1023/7/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/5
Title:
मातृकातन्त्र
Scope & Content:
Mātṛkā is a well-known alphabet goddess mentioned in many tantric texts, irrespective of their age or affiliation. Her name is traditionally explained as the source of all mantras, all śāstras, and in general, of everything that is made of words.The important aspect of Mantra is matrika also kno...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
14th century
Extent:
20 TIFF images

6. EAP1023/7/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/7
Title:
कुलपिण्ड बिधि
Scope & Content:
This text elaborates about dedicating rice balls to the deceased one. It is a Hindu ritual that is performed for all the decesed family members. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 7, Series Level: 12 files, File Level: 7 Vol of 26 folios, Ite...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
28 TIFF images

7. EAP1023/7/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/8
Title:
यन्त्र संस्कार, भजन, पुरश्चरण
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is about Hindu rituals and Bhajan. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 7, Series Level: 12 files, File Level: 8 Vol of 23 folios, Item Level: Paper folios 23. Owner(s) of original material: Pravakar Vajracharya. Additional sc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
26 TIFF images

8. EAP1023/7/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/9
Title:
चण्डी
Scope & Content:
This is the eulogy of Goddess Durga. It praises her deeds. It is the part of ritual associated to her. This text is recited infront of the deity. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 7, Series Level: 12 files, File Level: 9 Vol of 50 folios, It...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
50 TIFF images

9. EAP1023/7/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/11
Title:
पुरश्चरण बिधि, भजन,
Scope & Content:
Purascharana is an intense form of spiritual practice in yoga. Literally it is preparation. Mantra is recited and practiced each day to activate the power of Mantra. It is a religious practice to attain power in Hinduism. The ritual details is decribed in this manuscript. Custodial history: Inh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
22 TIFF images

10. EAP1023/7/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/7/12
Title:
स्तोत्रसंग्रह
Scope & Content:
This Stotra Sangraha is written in a miniature book form. It contains both Hindu and Buddhist Stotras. All the Stotras highlights the power and deeds of the particular deity. This is the praises of the deities. Custodial history: Inherited. Extent and format of original material: Collection Le...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
55 TIFF images