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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1294/2 Subject Puranas

1. EAP1294/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2
Title:
Villiampākkam collection
Scope & Content:
These bundles contain different kinds of works (theology, philosophy, poetry, medical texts, temple rites, Śaiva praise verses, vedic etc.) in Sanskrit, Tamil and Manipravala. Extent: 78 bundles of palm-leaf manuscripts. Condition of original material: Many of the palm-leaf manuscripts that co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Malayalam, Manipravalam, Sanskrit, and Tamil
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
7788 TIFF images

2. EAP1294/2/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/9
Title:
Hālāsyamāhātmyam
Scope & Content:
This is a Śaiva Puraṇa-like work. Extent: A palm-leaf manuscript with 113 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 39.3 cm x W 3.5 cm x H 5 cm. Condition of original material: Fair, except for some broken edges. Author(s)/Creator(s): Unknown. Scribe(s): Unknown. Related countrie...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
115 TIFF images

3. EAP1294/2/48

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/48
Title:
A Śaiva Purāṇa in Sanskrit?
Scope & Content:
This manuscript does not have a formal title. This looks like a Purāṇa in Sanskrit with hundreds of verses. Extent: A manuscript with 69 palm leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 42.5 cm x W 3 cm x H 3.5 cm. Condition of original material: Generally, although some leaves are d...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
71 TIFF images

4. EAP1294/2/68

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1294/2/68
Title:
Śrīhālāsyamāhātmyam
Scope & Content:
This is a Puranic text that speaks the greatness of Madurai. Extent: A palm leaf manuscript with 208 leaves. Size and dimensions of original material: L 39.5 cm x W 3.5 cm x H 5.5 cm. Condition of original material: Damaged bundle with broken edges and insect bites,. Author(s)/Creator(s): Un...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
1750-1900
Extent:
210 TIFF images