Subject: Rites and Ceremonies / Level: [40] File - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/21/111
Title:: Asaucha Samgraha - Timsata Sloki Vyakhya
Scope & Content:: This is a ritual manuscript. It mentions about the rules to be followed during death of a relative. It is in Sanskrit language and Devanagari script. It is in good condition. This manuscript was copiedby Aniruddha Suri in 1759 Saka. Its size is 26X11. Extent: Folios: 13
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 17th century
Extent:: 14 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/21/117
Title:: Mahalakshmi Nyasa Vidhi
Scope & Content:: This manuscript is the consecration ritual of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Its language is Sanskrit and script is Devanagari. Paper folios of this manuscript are in good condition. Its folio size is 12X6 CMs. Extent: Folios: 3
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 17th century
Extent:: 5 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP790/21/123
Title:: Vatu Nityarchana Vidhi
Scope & Content:: It is a ritual manuscript in sanskrit written withPracalit Newari script. This tadpatra manuscript is fragile. It is an incomple text. Its folio size is 36X4.5 CMs Extent: Palm leaves: 32
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Sanskrit
Date Range:: 11th century
Extent:: 39 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/1
Title:: 延生三時科
Scope & Content:: External cover title and title of the first text: 延生三時科 [yanshengsanshike]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. These three audiences may also refer to thee propicious full-moons within a year; same stru...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1856
Extent:: 141 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/2
Title:: 二寈招羅五兵
Scope & Content:: Title of the first text: 二寈招羅五兵 [erqing zhaoluo wubing]. External cover title: 二寈招兵 [erqing zhaobing]. A scenario for summoning tutelary and other deities, with their myths and associated folkstories as the background for the ritual. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1835
Extent:: 90 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/3
Title:: 郎蜜金語一冊
Scope & Content:: This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 郎蜜金語一冊 [Langmi jinyu yice]. Discussions and instructions about the various rituals in the ceremony. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original m...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1914
Extent:: 84 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/6
Title:: 喪家秘語
Scope & Content:: Title of the first text: 喪家秘語 [sang jia miyu]. External cover title: 送終度亡三應老水圖 [songzong duwang san ying lao shui tu]. Instructions about details in the retreat for the deceased and the ceremony in the funeral. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 19th century
Extent:: 94 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/2/1
Title:: 清醮秘語一本
Scope & Content:: This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 清醮秘語一本 [Qingjiao miyu yiben]. Magic to transform the altars into ritual payments of gold-silver-cash, house, rice field, garden, fruit trees, livestock, and food. These pay...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1866
Extent:: 95 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/2/2
Title:: 延生救苦宿啟
Scope & Content:: Title of the first text: 延生救苦宿啟 [yansheng jiuku suqi]. External cover title: 延生救苦宿啟科 [yansheng jiuku suqi ke]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. Ceremony to ensure the salvation of the newly deceased....
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 19th century
Extent:: 86 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/2/3
Title:: 伸斗告良科
Scope & Content:: This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 伸斗告良科 [Shendou gaoliang ke]. First ceremony for the ‘old people' (in their forties). Basic ceremony to introduce them to the Deities of the Elders (Lanten: Tao Man). Custo...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1855
Extent:: 52 TIFF images

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