சித்திர புத்திரர் கதை [16th century-20th century]

This is a palm-leaf manuscript from Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is a popular mythological work, often read at Hindu temples in April. It describes the story of Sithira Puthinar, the accountant of karma in Hindu mythology. It is a copy of a much older original work. As it is a mythological work, it is difficult to ascertain a specific date for this work. Extent and format of original material: Palm-leaf manuscript, 228 leaves. Physical characteristics: L 43 cm, W 2.5 cm.