வைத்திய சாகரம்

This material is a Tamil palm-leaf manuscript titled ‘Vaittiya cākaram’ from Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The period, author of this manuscript is unknown but it is estimated between the period 1750-1799. This manuscript contains details of diseases which is delivered by Akathiyar. It is called as Vaittiya cākaram as it contains the medical practices in detailed manner. This manuscript has 68 pages. The protective cover is made up of palmyrah. The manuscript is in good condition. The writings are clear to read. Extent: 68.0. Size and dimensions of original material: L 32.2 cm, W 2.8 cm. Original institution reference: 5.0.