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501. EAP790/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19
Title:
Ratna Man Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection is possed by a Buddhist Newar in Kathmandu who has ancestral ties with Buddhists of Palpa and some other hilly townships. Texts in this collection are mainly ritual texts, Stotra, Sutra and Purana. Newar Buddhists still use those kinds of texts. Extent: 7 files
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century-17th century
Extent:
361 TIFF images

502. EAP790/19/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/1
Title:
Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is a ritual text. It is a Buddhist manuscript in Sanskrit and Newari languages and Pracalit Newari script. It is partly damaged. Its folio size is 16.5X9 CMs. Extent: Folios: 18
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
21 TIFF images

503. EAP790/19/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/2
Title:
Stotra Samgraha
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is the collection of Buddhist Stotras. They are in sanskrit and Devanagari scripts. Its material is paper which is damaged. Its size is 12X16 CMs. Extent: Folios: 29
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari and Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
35 TIFF images

504. EAP790/19/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/3
Title:
Vividha Stotra Samgraha
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of Buddhist Stotras such as Charapati Stotra, Tara Stotra and so on. The are in sanskrit language and Pracalit Newari script.This is a paper folded book. It is old and partly damaged. Its size is 18.5X8 CMs. Extent: Folios: 42
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
25 TIFF images

505. EAP790/19/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/4
Title:
Puja Vidhi [Title Unknown]
Scope & Content:
It is a Puja Vidhi ritual manuscript in Sanskrit and Newari languages. It is written with Pracalit Newari script. It is a folded book of 20X8 CMs in size. This manuscript is damaged. Extent: Folios: 35
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
41 TIFF images

506. EAP790/19/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/5
Title:
Karandavyuha Sutra
Scope & Content:
This is a Karandavyuha Sutra manuscript. It is in a very old condition. It is written in Sanskrit with Pracalit Newari script. This paper manuscript is partly damaged. Its size is 33X7 CMs. Extent: Folios: 100
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
105 TIFF images

507. EAP790/19/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/6
Title:
Svayambhu Purana
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is a Mahatmya i.e. glorification of Svayambhu. Svayambhu is the primordial Buddha who is slef sprouted. This manuscript is in Sanskrit and Pracalit Newari script. It is old but in a good conditionIt was written in 811 Nepal Samvat. Its size is 33X6.5 CMs. Extent: Folios: 116
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
126 TIFF images

508. EAP790/19/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/19/7
Title:
Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:
It is a ritual manuscript in Sanskrit. It is written with Pracalit Newari script. This paper manuscript is in damaged condition. Only first folios are extant. Its size is 20X8 CMs. Extent: Folios: 5
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
8 TIFF images

509. EAP790/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/20
Title:
Vikram Subedi Collection
Scope & Content:
The present owner inherited this manuscript from his father. This manuscript is a Samhita derived from the Yajurveda. Every manuscripts may have their own stories of creation, use and survival. This manuscript has survived near end at a paper recycling plant. In the mound of paper rubbles collec...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
204 TIFF images

510. EAP790/20/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/20/1
Title:
Vajasaneya Samhita
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is Vedic religion. It was recovered by the owners from a paper recycling plant. It is old but insect eaten. It is very important for Hindu practitioners. 1866 CE Extent: Folios: 201
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
204 TIFF images