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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/15 Subject Literature Material Type Archives and Manuscripts

1. EAP790/15

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

2. EAP790/15/2

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

3. EAP790/15/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/15/3
Title:
Bhimasena Kavaca
Scope & Content:
This is a Stotra of Bhimsen. He is a famous God among the Hindu Newar traders in the Newar community. He is worshipped as a patron deity of commecial activities. So, he is worshipped widely. It is a sanskrit manuscript written with Pracalit Newari script. This is in a good condition. Its size is...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
11 TIFF images

4. EAP790/15/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/15/5
Title:
Ekajati Bhattarika Stotra
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is the Stotra of Ekajati. It is in Sanskrit and Pracalit Newari script. Its condition is alright. Its size is 16.5X7 CMs. Extent: Folios: 11
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
13 TIFF images

5. EAP790/15/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/15/11
Title:
Shakya Simha Stotra
Scope & Content:
This is a manuscript of of a Buddhist Stotra. This is the Stotra of Shakyamuni. It is a Nilpatra manuscript written with silver letters.Its language is Sanskrit and script is Pracalit Newari. Size of the 20X6.5 CM. Extent: Folios: 3
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
5 TIFF images

6. EAP790/15/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/15/13
Title:
Aryavalokitesvara Asttotaranama Namaskara
Scope & Content:
This is a Stotra manuscript dedicated to the Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. It is regularly recited in the Buddhist community of Kathmandu valley.It is written on Nilapatra. The first folio has beautiful painting of the Bodhisattva. This is an incomplete manuscript. Seven folios ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
13 TIFF images

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