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1. EAP810/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1
Title:
Mohana Raj Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection of manuscripts was constituted by Mohana Raj's grand-father and father (deceased) and by Mohana Raj, all traditional siddha practitioners. The manuscripts were collected from the Siddha practitioners of the Kanniyakumari district. During the four last decades, the family transmis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
18th century-20th century
Extent:
25432 TIFF images

2. EAP810/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1/1
Title:
Manuscripts and items from Kanniyakumari District (collection not finished)
Scope & Content:
This series is composed of manuscripts coming from Kanniyakumari district. The manuscripts are composed of palm leaves written with the help of stylus on the two sides. The items concern instruments to cut out palm leaves and to write.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
18th century-20th century
Extent:
24077 TIFF images

3. EAP810/1/1/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1/1/19
Title:
பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500 The manuscript contains a text attributed to Akattiyar. The text, mixing various subjects such as esotericism, astrology, religion, physiology, etc. is extremely complexe. Concerning astrology, the text explains the nine planets (navakaṇṭam), their...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
121 TIFF images

4. EAP810/1/1/63

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP810/1/1/63
Title:
பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500
Scope & Content:
Title in original script: பஞ்ச சூத்திரம்- 500 The manuscript is composed of a text entitled ‘Pañca Cūttiram- 500’ by Akattiyar. The text, whose the palm leaves are numbered from 1 to 165, is complete. The leaves are very darkened by fungus infestation, making the reading difficult. The text co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tamil
Date Range:
13 Nov 1919
Extent:
337 TIFF images