On Ihi, one of the pre-puberty rituals for Newar girls, in which they are symbolically wedded to Vilva, (Vel, wood apple). Draft ms. Emendations in red. See 711, 571. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Rina Rajbhandari. Author(s) of original material: Tīr...
On Ihi, one of the pre-puberty rituals for Newar girls, in which they are symbolically wedded to Vilva, (Vel, wood apple). Draft ms. Emendations in black, pencil. See 712, 571. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Rina Rajbhandari. Author(s) of original mat...
Procedure manuals for different Newar rituals and ceremonies observed, including during pregnancy, childbirth, naming and Ihi, Bāhrā etc. Draft ms. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Rina Rajbhandari. Author(s) of original material: Tīrthalāl Na:gha:bhanī...
Procedure manual for Bāhrā Pikāya, the last day of a pre-puberty ritual of Newar girls observed during (or in anticipation of) menarche, when the girls are secluded for 11 days. Probably part of 416, 417. Also see 691. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Ri...
Procedure manual for Lākhā Kāya Viya, pre-wedding ritual when the sweetmeat Lākhā is exchanged as a symbol of earnest (engagement) between families of the girl and the boy. Ms draft. Probably part of 416, 417. Custodial history: TLP. Owner(s) of original material: Rita Rajbhandari, Rina Rajbha...
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...
This manuscript is related to the Puja of Saraswati , the goddess of Knowledge. It is a Hindu manuscript written some hundred fifty years ago in NS 999. It is in modern paper and in a fine condition. This manuscript is written in Devanagari script. The subject of theis manuscript is the ritual t...
This collection, which is in Patan, is one of the significant private collections of Buddhist manuscripts written with Newari scripts. Those wrere written during the medieval times. These are very important manuscripts both in terms of religious practice and academic discourses. Some of the text...
This is a Dharani of Harati, a Protective deity. Harati is both a revered goddess and demon in some Buddhist traditions. In her positive aspect, she is regarded for the protection of children, easy delivery and happy child rearing while her negative aspects include the belief of her terror towar...
This collection of manuscripts constitutes a resource of unique cultural value in Lanten society. Lanten (also known as Lao Huay and Yao Mun) are classified as one of the 39 ‘ethnic minorities’ of northern Laos that are officially acknowledged by the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. Writte...