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1. EAP790/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1
Title:
Gyankar Vajracharya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection of manuscripts belongs to Mr. Gyankar Vajracharya who lives in Bhaktapur. He is a traditional Newari painter by profession. He is very much aware on significance of tangible heritages such as manuscripts. His entire collection is developed by himself. This collection has Buddhist...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century-20th century
Extent:
6825 TIFF images

2. EAP790/1/50

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/50
Title:
Sarabha Stotra
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is written by Nrisimha in Sanskrit. It is a Stotra of Sharabha who is a mythological creature in Hinduism associated with Lord Shva.It is in sanskrit and Devanagari script. It is in good condition Extent: Folios: 14
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
16 TIFF images

3. EAP790/1/97

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/1/97
Title:
Vetala
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is about Vetala, a mythological figure in Newari popular cultural tradition. It is written in Newari. This text is a kind of story. Its condition is alright. Extent: Folios: 103
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
108 TIFF images

4. EAP790/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/12
Title:
TNS Collection
Scope & Content:
Extent: 106 files
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century-20th century
Extent:
5318 TIFF images

5. EAP790/12/46

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/12/46
Title:
Astavarga Shubhasubha Phala, Nava Graha Puja Vidhi
Scope & Content:
This is an astrological manuscript in Sanskrit language. It is written with Pracalit Newari script. This scroll book manuscript is partly damaged. Some gbeginning and end folios are missing. It has 7 miniatures of mythological beings and sketch of a Mandala. Its folio size is 19.5X7.5 CMs Exten...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
16 TIFF images

6. EAP790/12/92

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/12/92
Title:
Betala
Scope & Content:
This is a story of Betal a mythological character in Newar culture. This manuscript is in Newari and written with Pracalit Newari script. This paper manuscript is partly damaged. 1 Folio is missing in this manuscript. Its size is 28X7 CMs Extent: Folios: 74
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
154 TIFF images

7. EAP790/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/21
Title:
Amrit Ratna Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This is one of the significant manuscripts in private possession. Manuscripts in this collections mostly derived from Hinduism. It also has very old Palm leaves manuscripts.It has different types of manuscripts covering wide variety of themes. Extent: 123 files
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century-20th century
Extent:
7197 TIFF images

8. EAP790/21/52

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/21/52
Title:
Nepal Mahatmya
Scope & Content:
This manuscript s a Mahatmya in Sanskrit and Devanagari script. It is a legendary account on the sacred places and deities of Nepal. It glorifies Nepal therefore it is 'Mahatmya'. This manuscript is in good condition. It was copied in 1955 VS. Its folio size is 30.5X16.5 CMs. Extent: Folios: 63
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
64 TIFF images