Subject: Magic / Material Type: Archives and Manuscripts - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/73/2
Title:: மந்திரம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The period of this manuscript is unknown but it is estimated to be from the period between 1901- 1950. This palmscript manuscript was authored by Kacinatana Cāmitampi. A place called Cēṉaikkuṭiyiruppu is mentioned i...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1901-1950
Extent:: 58

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75
Title:: சிவசந்திரன் சிதம்பரப்பிள்ளை சேகரிப்பு
Scope & Content:: This collection contains 7 files. It includes both witchcraft texts and medical knowledge. Extent: 1336.0. Custodial history: According to the owner of this manuscript, it is preserved by both his paternal and maternal lines. None of the 07 manuscripts could be classified as maternally preserv...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 1336

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/3
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This manuscript addresses practices of magic. It included practices to disarm enemies and create attraction among men and women. It refers to s...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 68

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/4
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This palm leaf manuscript addresses practices involving spells and magic. It contains details of medicines for treating breast milk related iss...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 46

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/5
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. This palm leaf manuscript consists details of oils for inducing mesmerism or enchantment. It also mentions a yellow orpiment, a soap preparatio...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 8

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/75/6
Title:: மாந்திரீகம்
Scope & Content:: This Tamil palm-leaf manuscript is from Point- pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is estimated to be from the period between 1801- 1899. It contains details with regards to magical practices and Witchcraft. The protective cover is not found. The pages are in good condition and it is written...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 54

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

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

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/76/2
Title:: மந்திரம்
Scope & Content:: This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. This palmleaf manuscript written by Civaliṅkam addresses the areas of Magic, sorcery, theurgy. These are practices with a long heritage in Batticaloa as know from the recurring terms for such practices such as mantir...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 144

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP1260/76/3
Title:: வயிரவன் மந்திரம்
Scope & Content:: This palmleaf manuscript titled Vayiravaṉ mantiram, from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. It specifically addresses the worship of the traditional protector deity Vairavaṉ. This deity is extremely common among Tamil speaking communities all over the world. The deity, usually found in the entrance o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1801-1899
Extent:: 34

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