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701. EAP838/1/1/6/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/13
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Scope & Content:
Ihi, a ritual marring girls to the God. Newar girls are first married to the bel fruit known as ihi, and the second time to the sun. The third marriage is finally to a mortal human eing. This is to ensure that she never becomes a widow.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

702. EAP838/1/1/6/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/14
Title:
Scope & Content:
A group of men.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

703. EAP838/1/1/6/15

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/15
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Scope & Content:
The young girls in the front row after their, ihi ceremony, a ritual marring girls to the God. Newar girls are first married to the bel fruit known as ihi, and the second time to the sun. The third marriage is finally to a mortal human eing. This is to ensure that she never becomes a widow.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

704. EAP838/1/1/6/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/16
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Scope & Content:
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1909
Extent:
1 Tiff image

705. EAP838/1/1/6/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/17
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Scope & Content:
Janko ceremony, a newar ritual where elders who have passed the age of 77 years and 7 months are celebrated as they are considered no longer mortals, but Gods. They are made to fly by being carried in palanquins decorated with winged horses. The first janko is at 77 years, 7 months and 7 days; s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

706. EAP838/1/1/6/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/18
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Scope & Content:
A state function at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

707. EAP838/1/1/6/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/6/19
Title:
Scope & Content:
A religious ceremony.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

708. EAP838/1/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7
Title:
Portraits
Scope & Content:
Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
55 TIFF images

709. EAP838/1/1/7/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/1
Title:
Scope & Content:
A subba (assistant) working in the Rana palace as can be seen from his headdress.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

710. EAP838/1/1/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/2
Title:
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a man.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image