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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/1 Subject Rites and Ceremonies

1. EAP790/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1
Title:
Gyankar Vajracharya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection of manuscripts belongs to Mr. Gyankar Vajracharya who lives in Bhaktapur. He is a traditional Newari painter by profession. He is very much aware on significance of tangible heritages such as manuscripts. His entire collection is developed by himself. This collection has Buddhist...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century-20th century
Extent:
6825 TIFF images

2. EAP790/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/1
Title:
Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a Hindu ritual text written on handmade paper in sanskrit and Newari languages. This is an old manuscript from the medieval times but is in very good condition. It also has sketches of Mandala and Nagas. Extent: Folios: 91
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
96 TIFF images

3. EAP790/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/2
Title:
Ritual Misc.
Scope & Content:
This is a Hindu manuscript of miscellaneous Puja rituals and processes. Its languages are Sanskrit and Newari. It is written on Pracalit Newari script. It is an old manuscript, however, it does not carry dates on end folio. It was copied by somebode called Jayanta Raj. It was written in 788 NS. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
36 TIFF images

4. EAP790/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/4
Title:
Vajasaneya Samhita [Sri Yajurveda Samhita]
Scope & Content:
This is a Yajurveda text authored by Vipra Vyasa Deva. It contains various Mantras to be used in a number of Hindu rituals. It is in Sanskrit written with earlier Pracalit script. It is written on handmade paper and is in good condition. This manuscript was written in NS 808. 1688 CE Extent: Fo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
326 TIFF images

5. EAP790/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/5
Title:
Sri Svasthani Paramesvari Katha
Scope & Content:
Sri Svasthani Paramesvari Katha is a very popular Hindu text. This story carries rituals to be performed by Hindus in the Vikrama month of Magha every year. The story is recited for one month in Magha. It is written in Newari language . Its script is Devanagari. It is wrfitten on paper folios an...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
676 TIFF images

6. EAP790/1/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/9
Title:
Puja Vidhi ǀStotra
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has three different texts. Its subjects are Stotra and Puja rituals. Its language is Sanskrit and script is Pracalit Newari. It was copied by Purna Singh. It is a Hindu manuscript. Extent: Folios: 14
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
16 TIFF images

7. EAP790/1/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/10
Title:
Dmana Rohana Pavitra Rohana Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a Hindui ritual manuscript in Newari language. It is on paper and its condition is alright. The paper folios are of 21X8 in size. Extent: Folios: 15
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
19 TIFF images

8. EAP790/1/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/11
Title:
Nyasa Pustakam
Scope & Content:
This is a ritual book written in Sanskrit. The script in this manuscript is Pracalit Newari. It is still used in religious rituals on different occassions. This manuscript is on paper folios with very bad writings.It is a complete book. Extent: Folios: 13
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
16 TIFF images

9. EAP790/1/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/14
Title:
Nitya Karma
Scope & Content:
This is a text about daily rituals. It is in Sanskrit language written with Pracalit Newari alphabets. The paper folios are in good condition. Extent: Folios: 47
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
27 TIFF images

10. EAP790/1/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/17
Title:
Sapta Samskara Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a ritual text written in both Sanskrit and Newari languages. Its look is very old. Indeed it is a medieval manuscript. It belongs to Hinduism. Hindu Newars still perform seven rituals as mentioned in the manuscript. Extent: Folios: 8
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
12 TIFF images

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