1700–1850
Anantavratakathā
ms_coll_390item_2429 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
Anantavratakathā is a text which explains the significance and the procedure of the Anantavrata, an observance with specific rituals dedicated to the Hindu deity Viṣṇu in the form of Ananta. The ritual involves offering of fruits, flowers, leaves and sweets. Chanting of mantras. Tying of a sacred thread. This observance was recommended to Yudhiṣṭhira by Kṛṣn in the epic Mahābhārata narrated in the text in dialogue format. This Ms. is written in 11 lines per folio. Cover and back page are blank. Title present in colophon (f. 10b). There are double red vertical margins on each side of the folio. Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins.
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ms_coll_390item_2429 · University of Pennsylvania
Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Anantavratakathā |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_2429 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Prayers & Observances dedicated to supreme Hindu deity Viṣṇu in the form of Ananta, Dialogue between the Hindu deity Kṛṣṇa and king Yudhiṣṭhira from the epic Mahābhārata. |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
Subjects & Keywords
Prayers & Observances dedicated to supreme Hindu deity Viṣṇu in the form of Ananta
Dialogue between the Hindu deity Kṛṣṇa and king Yudhiṣṭhira from the epic Mahābhārata.
