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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1039/1 Subject Poetry

1. EAP1039/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1
Title:
Sanskrit and Malayalam Manuscripts from the Thrissur Monastic Complex
Scope & Content:
This collection adds up the general manuscripts collection of the Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam (B-), which is the result of the accretion, at various periods of time, of manuscripts from the four Śaṅkaran monastic institutions of the city of Thrissur (Central Kerala), as well as various other small...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malayalam and Sanskrit
Date Range:
1600-1920
Extent:
54 files containing 11931 TIFF images

2. EAP1039/1/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/25
Title:
ഭഗവദ്ഗീതാ
Scope & Content:
A complete copy of the famous Sanskrit epic poem. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 58 leaves. Physical characteristics: Size: W 3.3 L 20.2. 2 string holes; 2 wooden covers; 1 string (modern). Owner(s) of original material: Brahmaswam M...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
120 TIFF images

3. EAP1039/1/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/32
Title:
സന്ന്യാസ സംബന്ധിയായ വിവിധ കൃതികള്
Scope & Content:
The bundle contains a large number of smaller works, generally dealing with the duties and devotion of saṃnyāsins: ritual instructions, devotional works, smaller philosophical works, etc. The copy was ordered in 1916 (Kollam 1092) by the head (Swamiyar) of the Thekke Madham. Custodial history: ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malayalam and Sanskrit
Date Range:
1916
Extent:
361 TIFF images

4. EAP1039/1/43

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/43
Title:
വിഷ്ണു സംബന്ധിയായ കൃതികളുടേ സമ്മിശ്ര ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
The bundle contains two texts, devoted to the figure of the god Viṣṇu; one is little-known kāvya text, whose author could originate from Kerala; the second is the famous Bhagavadgītā. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 109 leaves. Physica...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
235 TIFF images

5. EAP1039/1/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/45
Title:
ഭാഗവതപുരാണം
Scope & Content:
A hitherto unknown copy of the famous South Indian mythological poem. This copy covers books (skandha) 5 to 9. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 172 leaves (1 blank). Physical characteristics: Size: W 4.3 L 47. 2 string holes; 2 wooden c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
395 TIFF images

6. EAP1039/1/46

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/46
Title:
അദ്വൈത കൃതികളുടേ ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
A composite bundle containing several important Advaita works, as well as ritual instructions for saṃnyāsin and an epic poem. Some parts of the manuscript are heavily damaged. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 92 leaves. Physical charact...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
299 TIFF images

7. EAP1039/1/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/48
Title:
ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ ഹൈന്ദവ കൃതികളും ആചാര നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങളും അടങ്ങിയ ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
A composite bundle containing several classical texts of Hinduism, as well as instruction for the performance of the Vedic Agnihotra-rite. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 119 leaves. Physical characteristics: Size: W 5 L 16. 2 string h...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
250 TIFF images

8. EAP1039/1/52

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/52
Title:
കാവ്യസംബന്ധിയായതും ആചാരസംബന്ധിയായതുമായ കൃതികളടങ്ങിയ ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
The main item of this bundle is a large poetical work in the classical style (kāvya), on the life and deeds of Kṛṣṇa. A brief set of instructions for rituals around "renunciation" (saṃnyāsa) is found at the end of the bundle. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malayalam and Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
293 TIFF images

9. EAP1039/1/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1039/1/53
Title:
ദേവീമാഹാത്മ്യം രണ്ട് പാഠങ്ങളടങ്ങിയ ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
The bundle contains two copies of the same devotional text, the Devīmāhātmya, in two different South Indian scripts. Both copies are incomplete. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 54 leaves (25 blank). Physical characteristics: Size: W 4....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1700-1850
Extent:
118 TIFF images