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1. EAP790/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4
Title:
Prabhakar Vajracharya Collection
Scope & Content:
This collection is another important collection in Bhaktapur. It mostly has Hindu texts and a few are Buddhist. In addition, it also has historical, Ayurvedic and other non religious manuscripts in this collection. The present owner inherited all the texts from his father. It is not properly car...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century-20th century
Extent:
1475 TIFF images

2. EAP790/4/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/4
Title:
Ragamala
Scope & Content:
This is a musical manuscript. It has Hindu religious songs dedicated to various deities. It is composed in vernacular Newari and written with Pracalit Newari script. It is a bound book. It is partly damaged. Extent: Folios: 17
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
19 TIFF images

3. EAP790/4/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/48
Title:
Mahishamardini Kavaca
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is entitled Kula Chudamani Mahishamardini Kavaca. This is the Kavaca of the deity who literally killed a demon named Mahishasura. Therefore, she is Durga Bhagavati. It is her praise of deeds. It is in Sanskrit and Devanagari script. Its folio size is 23X7 CMs. Extent: Folios: 4
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
7 TIFF images

4. EAP790/4/27

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/27
Title:
Devi Mahatmya
Scope & Content:
This manuscript 'Devi mahatmya' is the glorification of the Devi i.e. Durga Bhavani. This is a very popular Mahatmya text among the Hindus of Nepal. Its language is Sanskrit and script is Devanagari. This paper manuscript is in good condition. Some folios are missing. Its size is 18.5X8 CMs. Ex...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
118 TIFF images

5. EAP790/4/49

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/49
Title:
Bhuvanesvari Kavaca
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is the Stotra of goddess Bhuvanesvari. She is another form of Durga. It is in Sanskrit and Pracalit Newari script. It is incomplete but in a good condition. Its size is 23X7 CMs. Extent: Folios: 7
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
9 TIFF images

6. EAP790/4/19

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/19
Title:
Chandi Patha
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is a recitation text in the name of Goddess Durga. It is a Stotra in sanskrit. Its script is Devanagari. It is written on yellow substamnce smeared paper. This yellow substance is none other tha a poisonous agent called 'Harital'. It was intended to protect the handwritten book f...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
50 TIFF images

7. EAP790/4/26

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/26
Title:
Devi Mahatmya
Scope & Content:
This is the manuscript that glorifies the deeds of the Devi i.e. Durga Bhavani. This is a Mahatmya text written by Harihara Brahma. Its language is Sanskrit and script is Devanagari. This paper manuscript is in good condition. Folios are missing after folio 82. Its size is 18X8 CMs. Extent: Fol...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
88 TIFF images

8. EAP790/4/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/32
Title:
Mantra Ratnakara
Scope & Content:
Mantra ratnakara is a Hindu text. This manuscript Is a Shaiva Tantra. Its author is Yadunath Bhattacharya. It is in sanskrit and Pracalit Newari script. This is a paper manuscript which is partly damaged. It has several sketches of Chakras. Some folios of this manuscript are missing. Its size is...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
68 TIFF images

9. EAP790/4/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/21
Title:
Chanakya Sara Samgraha
Scope & Content:
This is a manuscript of Hindu politu. It is in Nepali language. Its script is Devanagari . It is in a very good condition. It was written in 1978 VS by Krishna Bhakta talchabhadel.The folio size of the manuscripts is 25X12 CMs. 1920 CE Extent: Folios: 46
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
49 TIFF images

10. EAP790/4/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/4/31
Title:
Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra
Scope & Content:
This is a Stotra dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is in sanskrit and Devanagari script. This is good condition. It was written in 1887 VS. The folios are of 14.5X8.5 CMs in size. Extent: Folios: 29
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
32 TIFF images

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