Interior view of the 60-inch mount being assembled. The polar axis appears in place, suspended by a hook. Two people are visible at the left of the image, next to the south pier. Outside the pit near the top-left of frame, the mount cradle and telescope tube in a wooden frame are partially visib...
Three steam wagons carting the 60-inch telescope parts, 1930 June.
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Three steam wagons with cargo in a field, south of the Boyden Observatory site. At least 19 people can be seen. The two lead vehicles have four wheels; the last has six wheels, of which the rear pairs are coupled. Each vehicle has a name plate on the cabin; from left to right these are "TCH [obs...
A collection of images of unidentified adults (presumably members of staff) and children at Boyden Observatory. One image shows a cat cautiously assessing a puff adder. All the images are undated. n/a. Extent: 7 glass plates. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7c...
Two unidentified people and an elderly dog posing outside, Boyden Observatory. Garden with palm in background, and corner of Office Building. PLB40_0001 and PLB40_0004 are related. n/a. Extent: 1 glass plate. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 8.2cm, width 10.7cm, thickness 0.3c...
History / Description of Tamil University Palm leaves collection. Tamil translation of column G. Extent: Total number of Bundles digitized from this collection. Size and dimensions of original material: range of length and width. Condition of original material: Condition of whole collection....
This work Dhivakaram (Dictionary) gives meaning for the names of gods, people and animals. It is like a concordance. திவாகரம், திவாகர முனிவரால் எழுதப்பெற்றது. மொத்தம் உள்ள 12 பெயர்த் தொகுதிகளுள் தேவப்பெயர்த்தொகுதி, மக்கட்பெயர்த் தொகுதி, விலங்கினப்பெயர்த் தொகுதி என மூன்று பெயர்த் தொகுதிகள் உள்ளன...
This Manuscript Kasi Kaandam is translation of the fourth part of Samkira Samhita. This manuscript has two chapters namely Poorvakanda and Uttharakanda. The Poorvakanda has 41 chapters and the Uttharakanda has 59 chapters. The manuscript explains the social activites of people of Kasi (Varanasi)...
This Manuscript Kasi Kaandam is translation of the fourth part of Samkira Samhita. This manuscript has two chapters namely Poorvakanda and Uttharakanda. The Poorvakanda has 41 chapters and the Uttharakanda has 59 chapters. The manuscript explains the social activites of people of Kasi (Varanasi)...
This Manuscripts consists 35 stanza depicts praising the God to give grace for the People. This title starts with the leaf no 195. மக்கள் ஞானம் பெறவேண்டி இறைவனிடம் இந்நூலாசிரியர் வேண்டுவதாக 35 பாடல்களால் அமைந்தது. ஏட்டெண் 195இல் நூல் தொடங்குகிறது. Extent: 3. Size and dimensions of original ma...
This Manuscript Sivatharumoththaram written by Velakkurichi Mutt deciple Marignana Sambanthar in 16th century. This work is formed as Lord Muruga’s Answer for Agathiya’s questions. It reflects Tamil people’s Sivagama thoughts. This work has 1224 stanzas in chapters.This work has only 1800 answer...