രഘുവംശപ്രകാശികാ

One of the rare bundles in the Thrissur collection containing a commentary on kāvya, namely Aruṇagirinātha's commentary on Kālidāsa's Raghuvaṃśa. The manuscript covers sargas 2 to 13 (the last incomplete), howver with important lacunas. Divisions of the text are as follows: 29 to 33v: 2nd sarga; 33v to 65r: 8th sarga; 65r to 72v: 9th sarga; 72v to 85r: 11th sarga; 85r to 91r: 12th sarga.

Custodial history: Former ownership is not known.

Extent and format of original material: 62 leaves (2 blank leaves).

Physical characteristics: Size: W 5.5 L 50. 2 string holes; 2 wooden covers; 1 string (modern).

Owner(s) of original material: Brahmaswam Madham, Thrissur.

Author(s) of original material: Aruṇagirinātha.

Scribe of original material: Unknown.