Sanskrit and Malayalam Manuscripts from the Thrissur Monastic Complex
Scope & Content:
This collection adds up the general manuscripts collection of the Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam (B-), which is the result of the accretion, at various periods of time, of manuscripts from the four Śaṅkaran monastic institutions of the city of Thrissur (Central Kerala), as well as various other small...
തൃശ്ശൂർ സംസ്ക്കാര സംബന്ധിയായ സാമഗ്രികൾ അടങ്ങിയ ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
A very important bundle, containing a variety of texts (most of them totally unstudied) related to the Thrissur monastic traditions: hagiography, doctrine, ritual, etc. This is a unique document, which needs to be studied in its own right. The date of copy is unfortunately not known. Custodial ...
A hitherto unknown copy of the famous South Indian mythological poem. This copy covers books (skandha) 5 to 9. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 172 leaves (1 blank). Physical characteristics: Size: W 4.3 L 47. 2 string holes; 2 wooden c...
ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ ഹൈന്ദവ കൃതികളും ആചാര നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങളും അടങ്ങിയ ഗ്രന്ഥം
Scope & Content:
A composite bundle containing several classical texts of Hinduism, as well as instruction for the performance of the Vedic Agnihotra-rite. Custodial history: Former ownership is not known. Extent and format of original material: 119 leaves. Physical characteristics: Size: W 5 L 16. 2 string h...
Manuscripts belonging to the private collection of Ida Dewa Gede Catra
Scope & Content:
Palm-leaf manuscripts containing texts in Old Javanese and Balinese, on a variety of subjects (belles lettres, Balinese Hindu doctrines and rituals, mythology, etc.) belonging to the private collection of Ida Dewa Gede Catra in Amlapura, Karangasem, East Bali, Indonesia. Most of the manuscripts ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Arabic, Balinese, Mara, Old Javanese, and Sanskrit
This text is about the methods to worship the Goddes Durgā. Teks ini berisi tentang tata cara puja kepada Dewi Durga. Extent: 1 palmleaf manuscript. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 3,7cm, width 35cm. Condition of original material: Good. Alternative calendar and date: Shaka...
This text is about a dialogue between Hyang Kala and Bhatara Guru (Shiva), and the story of the birth of Hyang Kala (including the story of the hunt for Hyang Panca Kumara). Teks ini berisi dialog antara Hyang Kala dengan Bhatara Guru (Siwa) dan kisah kelahiran Hyang Kala termasuk kisah perburu...
This text contains a story about Dewa Smara who was burnt by Shiva because he disturbed him during his penance. Teks ini berisi cerita tentang Dewa Smara yang dibakar oleh Siwa karena telah mengganggu tapanya. Extent: 1 palmleaf manuscript. Size and dimensions of original material: Width 45 c...
This manuscript contains two texts, namely: 1) Putrū Sang Āṣṭikā, and 2) Caru Detya Baka. Teks ini berisi beberapa teks yakni: 1) "Putrū Sang Āṣṭikā"; 2) Caru Detya Baka. Extent: 1 palmleaf manuscript. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 3,5 cm, Width 30 cm. Condition of origina...