மந்திரம்

This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The author, period of this manuscript is unknown but it is estimated to be from 1801-1899. This manuscript is about mantras related to ritual practices. These mantras are used in rural ritual practices such as Maṭaivaital, poṅkal vaital, mesmerism or enchantment. It also includes magical symbols and letters. This manuscript has 62 pages but several pages are missing from this manuscript. This manuscript is in damaged and deteriorated state. Extent: 64.0. Size and dimensions of original material: L 27.0 cm, W 2.5 cm. Original institution reference: 5.0.