Dvādaśatīrtha Nāgapūjāvidhi

The manuscript deals with the ritual for the worship of the twelve great nāgas residing at the twelve tīrthas of the Kathmandu Valley. It is a ritual text in which the procedural guidelines are written in Nepalbhāṣā, while the mantras and prayers are in Sanskrit. The manuscript mentions the name of each tīrtha, the associated nāga, and a detailed description of the nāga, including its color, attributes, the specific offerings to be made, its bīja mantra, short prayers, and other ritual details. Nāgas are widely revered in Nepalmandala and are believed to bring rain and prosperity when properly propitiated. This short manuscript reflects the spiritual relationship between the celestial beings residing at the Dvādaśa Tīrthas and the human community.