1700–1850
Atharvaśīrṣa
ms_coll_390item_2747 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
This is a short work considered to be of the Upaniṣad class of texts, claiming to belong to the Atharvaveda. It contains mantras praising Lord Gaṇeśa and is considered an important text for the Gāṇapatya sects, who worship Lord Gaṇeśa as Brahman (the Universal Creator). This manuscript is incomplete.
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ms_coll_390item_2747 · University of Pennsylvania
Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Atharvaśīrṣa |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_2747 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Vedic/Hindu rituals, Devotional literature on Sun (Sūrya), Hindu Philosophy. |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
Subjects & Keywords
Vedic/Hindu rituals
Devotional literature on Sun (Sūrya)
Hindu Philosophy.
