Bālakāṇḍam

This is the first Canto of Vālmīki's Rāmāyaṇa (Bālakāṇḍa).

Extent: A palm-leaf manuscript of 91 leaves.

Size and dimensions of original material: L 44.5 cm x W 2.5 cm x H 5 cm.

Condition of original material: Damaged leaves, but the writing is still very legible.

Author(s)/Creator(s): Vālmīki.

Scribe(s): Unknown.

Related countries: India.

Related regions: Tamilnadu.

Related towns/cities: Unknown.

Original institution reference: VP045.