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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1260/76 Language Tamil Subject Social Welfare

1. EAP1260/76

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1260/76
Title:
சரஸ்வதி வல்லிபுரம் சேகரிப்பு
Scope & Content:
This collection contains 3 files. It includes both witchcraft texts. Extent: 246.0. Custodial history: This manuscript collection is found in the custody of Saraswati Vallipuram, who currently resides in Katsenai, Amplantura, Batticaloa. She said she got it through her father. She said that th...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
1801-1899
Extent:
246

2. EAP1260/76/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1260/76/1
Title:
மந்திரம் - விசவித்தை
Scope & Content:
This Tamil palm-leaf manuscript is from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The writer, year of this manuscript is unknown. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. It addresses rituals and arts connected to dealing with snake poisoning. Practices that may be categorised as 'magical' a...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
1801-1899
Extent:
68