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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. EAP790/4/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/48
Title:
Mahishamardini Kavaca
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is entitled Kula Chudamani Mahishamardini Kavaca. This is the Kavaca of the deity who literally killed a demon named Mahishasura. Therefore, she is Durga Bhagavati. It is her praise of deeds. It is in Sanskrit and Devanagari script. Its folio size is 23X7 CMs. Extent: Folios: 4
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
7 TIFF images

3. EAP790/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/21
Title:
Amrit Ratna Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This is one of the significant manuscripts in private possession. Manuscripts in this collections mostly derived from Hinduism. It also has very old Palm leaves manuscripts.It has different types of manuscripts covering wide variety of themes. Extent: 123 files
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century-20th century
Extent:
7197 TIFF images

4. EAP790/21/111

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/21/111
Title:
Asaucha Samgraha - Timsata Sloki Vyakhya
Scope & Content:
This is a ritual manuscript. It mentions about the rules to be followed during death of a relative. It is in Sanskrit language and Devanagari script. It is in good condition. This manuscript was copiedby Aniruddha Suri in 1759 Saka. Its size is 26X11. Extent: Folios: 13
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
14 TIFF images

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