This is a collection of Santali fables, folk knowledge, and folk tales. It contains stories about the creation of the world, the genesis of man, information about wedding customs, among others. This is the second edition published in 1984. The first edition was published in 1943. Extent: Book c...
This text largely talks about the rites, rituals, and ceremonies that accompany the Dasai, Saharai, and Karam festivals of the Santali community, including the sacred rites of goddess Thakran. Extent: Book consisting of 36 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 17.9cm, Width 1...
This book was first publishd in 1970. The text in the collection is a rare second edition published in 2005. The text largely talks about the Shari religion of the Santali community. Extent: Book consisting of 20 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 20.5cm, Width 12.5cm, Dep...
Buddhist litanies and story of monks traveling to obtain a copy of the Cundasukārika Sutta, a discouse on the retribution of past deeds. Extent: 1 palm leaf manuscript with 2 fascicles. Original institution reference: 010106020.
Treatise on merit making and the sharing of merit with spirits in order to restore order and avert misfortune. Extent: 1 palm leaf manuscript with 4 fascicles, written in Khom script Original institution reference: 010106091.