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Alakopākhyāna

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This manuscript contains verious parts from different purana. It starts with Skandapurāṇa, kāśīkhaṇḍa, adhyāya 31 which explains creation and exploits, of Kālabhairava, (1a-–7b), adhyāya 42 is about Kāla (death) is nearby, (7b-9b). Agni purana(9b–12a), (12a–15b) Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa alakopākhyāna, adhyāya 38. Alakopākhyāna is a Selections from four different Purāṇic texts. Themes related to Bhairava a terrible form of supreme Hindu deity Śiva. This manuscript is written in 9 lines per folio. Cover page contains title. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.

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