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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/4 Subject Rites and Ceremonies

1. EAP790/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4
Title:
Prabhakar Vajracharya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection is another important collection in Bhaktapur. It mostly has Hindu texts and a few are Buddhist. In addition, it also has historical, Ayurvedic and other non religious manuscripts in this collection. The present owner inherited all the texts from his father. It is not properly car...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century-20th century
Extent:
1475 TIFF images

2. EAP790/4/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/10
Title:
Bhajan
Scope & Content:
This a book of religious songs sangs for religious purposes on various occassions. They are sang daily or occassional during special ceremonies or occassions. It is composed in SanskritǀNewari languages. Its script is Pracalit Newari. It is a bound book manuscript . Its condition is bad and dama...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
20 TIFF images

3. EAP790/4/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/11
Title:
Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a Hindu Puja Vidhi ritual text in both Sanskrit and vernacular Newari languages. Its script is Pracalit newari. It is old and fragile. Certain folios of this manuscripts are missing. Extent: Folios: 33
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
67 TIFF images

4. EAP790/4/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/12
Title:
Graha Pratistha Vidhi, Stava
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has twoo different texts Graha Pratistha Vidhi and Stava. Thus , one is a ritual text where as the other one is a Stotra. These are Hindu texts in sanskrit language. It is written with Pracalit newari script. This paper manuscript is old and fragile. Extent: Folios: 11
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
23 TIFF images

5. EAP790/4/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/14
Title:
Svasthani Vrata Katha
Scope & Content:
This text is related to Hindu goddess of Svasthani. This the story related to the goddess. The story is recited by all the Hindu families every evening during the holy month of Magh (Jan-Feb). The recitation is followed by fasting and Puja ritual to concude the story recitation. Extent: Folios:...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century
Extent:
45 TIFF images

6. EAP790/4/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/30
Title:
Nyasa Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is about consecration ritual. It is in sanskrit and its script is Devanagari. It is in good condition. The first folio is missing. Its size is 19.5X9.5 CMs. Extent: Folios: 16
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
18 TIFF images

7. EAP790/4/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/37
Title:
Panchopachara and Other Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a Buddhist manuscript that describes the worship procedures of different forms. The Panchopacara itself is mental form of worship. These worship rituals have certain mandatory rules to follow. It is written in sanskrit with Pracalit Newari script. It is in good condition. Its size is 18X...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
5 TIFF images

8. EAP790/4/40

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/40
Title:
Durga Kavaca and Vividha Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is about Stotra of Durga and also description of some Puja ritual text. It is in Sanskrit and its script is Pracalit newari script. It is old but in a good shape. Some folios in the beginning and the end are missing. Its folio size is 25X10 CMs. Extent: Folios: 10
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
12 TIFF images

9. EAP790/4/53

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/53
Title:
Shani Stotra
Scope & Content:
This is the Stotra of God Shani, a son of the Sun God. He is supposed to be a fearful God to bring inauspisious moments in individual lives. So, every one is require to keep him pleased always for prosperity and happiness. So, this Stotra is recited along with performing elaborated Puja rituals....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
3 TIFF images

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