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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1294/2 Language Tamil Subject Rites and Ceremonies

1. EAP1294/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2
Title:
Villiampākkam collection
Scope & Content:
These bundles contain different kinds of works (theology, philosophy, poetry, medical texts, temple rites, Śaiva praise verses, vedic etc.) in Sanskrit, Tamil and Manipravala. Extent: 78 bundles of palm-leaf manuscripts. Condition of original material: Many of the palm-leaf manuscripts that co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malayalam, Manipravalam, Sanskrit, and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
7788 TIFF images

2. EAP1294/2/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/16
Title:
Some mantras for a fire sacrifice
Scope & Content:
This manuscript does not have a formal title. These are some mantras for some fire sacrifice. Extent: A pam-leaf manuscript of 16 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 35.7 cm x W 3.5 cm x H 1.5 cm. Condition of original material: Some leaves are in a fait condition, except for...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Manipravalam, Sanskrit, and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
18 TIFF images

3. EAP1294/2/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/18
Title:
Personal accounts, a work on rites and a Sanskrit work
Scope & Content:
This manuscript does not have a formal title. Miscellanea (accounts, temple rites etc.). Extent: A palm-leaf manuscript with 28 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 40 cm x W 3.2 cm x H 2 cm. Condition of original material: Badly damaged (Broken edges, and insect-bites) and in...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
30 TIFF images

4. EAP1294/2/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/36
Title:
mantira cāsttiram
Scope & Content:
The methods of using mantras and their kinds are described. மந்திரம் செய்யும் முறைகள் விளக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. Extent: Palm-leaf bundle with 21 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 30 cm x W 2.5 cm x H 1.5 cm. Condition of original material: The left side edges in all the leaves are...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
24 TIFF images

5. EAP1294/2/42

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/42
Title:
Tantric mantras and worship of Śiva
Scope & Content:
This manuscript does not have a formal title. Tantric mantras and worship (of Śiva as the Lord of Cidambara). The bundle contains works in Tamil and Sanskrit. Extent: A palm-leaf manuscript of 44 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 28.5 cm x W 3.5 cm x H 2.2 cm. Condition of ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
47 TIFF images

6. EAP1294/2/62

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/62
Title:
A Vaiṣṇava ritual text - 2
Scope & Content:
This manuscript does not have a formal title. This is a collection of Vaiṣṇava ritual texts that contain instructions and prayers. Extent: A palm-leaf manuscript with 222 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 43 cm x W 2.5 cm x H 10.8 cm. Condition of original material: Badly d...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
224 TIFF images

7. EAP1294/2/75

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/75
Title:
A Śaiva ritual text in Sanskrit
Scope & Content:
This manuscript does not have a formal title. This is an extract of what seems like a Śaiva ritual in Sanskrit. Extent: A bundle of 178 palm leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 42.5 cm x W 2.8 cm x H 4.5 cm. Condition of original material: Damaged bundle (broken leaves). Aut...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
180 TIFF images