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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/9

1. EAP790/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/9
Title:
Naresh Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collector is from Patan who is an art dealer. He also has some manuscript collections containing to rituals and art. Very rare manuscripts are in this collection pthat are extremely important in Buddhist cultureal behaviour and practices. This collection has very old manuscripts. Extent: 4...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century-19th century
Extent:
245 TIFF images

2. EAP790/9/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/9/1
Title:
Durgatiparishodhana Mukhakhyana
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is an important text that purifies the deceased persons. It is in sanskrit and Pracalit Newari script.It is a paper manuscript which looks quite old. It has 37 hasta mudra sketches. Its folio size is 19X8 CMs. Extent: Folios: 11
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
13 TIFF images

3. EAP790/9/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/9/2
Title:
Pancharaksha Sutrani
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is Pancharaksha Sutra. Its language is sanskrit written with Pracalit Newari script. Its condition is good. It was copied by Sri Vajracharya in 943 NS. Its folio size is 20X6 CMs. 1823 CE Extent: Folios: 170
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
178 TIFF images

4. EAP790/9/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/9/3
Title:
Vashikarana Mantra tatha Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is about controlling others through mantras. It has been considered ''Ku Vidya lit. bad education. It is used by Shamans to impress and control others.This text has skeches of Siddhi ganesha, Mandala, and human and animal figures. These kinds of manuscripts are considered not goo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
28 TIFF images

5. EAP790/9/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/9/4
Title:
Tanoratri ya Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a Hindu manuscript of fire ritual.It has complete folios and in good condition. It has five sketches of ritual implements, and 10 images of deities depicted on different folios. It is a scroll type book. Extent: Folios: 23
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
26 TIFF images

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