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EAP790/21/61
- Record Id:
- 040-003461475
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003461414
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100085826503.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP790/21/61
- Title:
- Vastu Shastra
- Scope & Content:
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This is a manuscript on Hindu architecture in Sanskrit. Vastu Shastra is a traditional Hindu architecture which is also called the science of architecture. Vastu texts discuss the principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry incorporating Hindu beliefs. It integrates ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns, symmetry and directional alignments. This manuscript is in Devanagari script. Its look is old. The folio size is 24X11 CMs.
Extent: Folios: 81
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Newar medieval manuscripts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003461414
040-003461475 - Is part of:
- EAP790/21 : Amrit Ratna Shakya Collection
EAP790/21/61 : Vastu Shastra - Hierarchy:
- 032-003461414[0061]/040-003461475
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP790/21
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 84 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP790-21-61 (opens in a new tab)
- Thumbnail:
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- Languages:
- Sanskrit
- Scripts:
- Devanagari
- Start Date:
- 1500
- End Date:
- 1599
- Date Range:
- 16th century
- Era:
- CE
- Latitude (Decimal):
- 27.66926
- Longitude (Decimal):
- 85.35481
- Latitude (Degree):
- N 27°40’9”
- Longitude (Degree):
- E 85°21’17”
- Access:
- User Conditions:
- Access is for research purposes only
This item is part of the Endangered Archives Programme.
These collections are not available to request in British Library Reading Rooms.
Digital copies can be viewed online by clicking the thumbnail image or digitised content link.
If you would like further help, contact our Reference Services team, quoting the Reference (shelfmark) above.
- Information About Originals:
- The original material is located in Nepal, and part of the ARS Collection
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)