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Nepāla Māhātmya

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Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Purāṇa
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Reference No. eap_79021052
Language Sanskrit
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About this Manuscript

The Nepāla Māhātmya is a foundational religious and geographical text that glorifies the sacred sites, rivers, and legends of the Kathmandu Valley and its surroundings. It is technically considered a portion of the Skanda Purāṇa. The text is primarily a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Parvati or Sage Markandeya and others, explaining why Nepal is a "Punya Bhumi". It consists of 30 chapters. The condition of the manuscript is good and the chapters are highlighted by red ink.

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Catalogue Metadata

Title Nepāla Māhātmya
Repository N/A
Reference Number eap_79021052
Collection Amrit Man Shakya Collection
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Purāṇa
Date Date not listed
Place of Origin Nepal
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Purāṇa