1700–1850
Janmāṣṭamīvrata
ms_coll_390item_115 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
The manuscript consists of various vratas (observances) related to gods Viṣṇu , Śiva, Śani and Gaṇeśa. Janmāṣṭamīvrata(f.1b–2a), Rāmanavamīvrata (f.2a–3a), Śani pradosha vrata (f.8b–9a). These observances are believed to rid people of sickness, bring overall well-being and personal benefits. Title is taken from incipit (f. 1a). The manuscript is written in 7 lines per leaf. 18 leaves are foliated 1–18, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out; some corrections and additions in the margins, significant syllables and words highlighted in red throughout. The manuscript is incomplete.
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ms_coll_390item_115 · University of Pennsylvania
Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Janmāṣṭamīvrata |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_115 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Hindu rituals & observances. |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
Subjects & Keywords
Hindu rituals & observances.