Archive Reference (shelfmark): EAP790/15 / Language: Sanskrit / Subject: Rites and Ceremonies - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/15 Language Sanskrit Subject Rites and Ceremonies

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/15
Title:: Mani Ratna Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:: This collection is in Itumbahal, Kathmandu. The collector is an astrologer and a Buddhist. The manuscripts were written and colleted by his ancestors. He inherited this collection. This collection has important Buddhist manuscripts. Extent: 16 files
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:: 16th century-18th century
Extent:: 463 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/15/2
Title:: Vasundhara Vrata Katha
Scope & Content:: This manuscript describes the deeds of Goddess Vasundhara. He has been recognized as the deity of prosperity and wealth among the Newar Buddhists in Nepal. The Vrata [fasting ritual] of the deity is one of the most popular religious practice among the Buddhists in Nepal. This story is explaine t...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 17th century
Extent:: 30 TIFF images

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