Archive Reference (shelfmark): EAP790/9 / Language: Newari / Digitised Content: Yes (available) - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/9 Language Newari Digitised Content Yes (available)

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

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

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