Plain wooden covers on both sides. Different writing styles in this document. Some leaves are gilded.
Extent: 1 Palm Leaf Manuscript.
Condition of original material: Fair condition.
Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number.
MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.
This manuscript contains the following 6 texts.
EAP1320/1/24/1: പൂജ [pūja] - Images 3-176
pūja is a worship ritual performed by Hindus. Hindu devotee is making a spiritual connection with the divine. This text comprises what to do when performing a pūja and what are the pūja rules and pūja mantra. At the end of the page a picture of navayōni cakraṃ. Extent: This text contain 87 pages. Condition of original material: good handwritng. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.1.
EAP1320/1/24/2: രാമായണം ബാലകാണ്ഡം [rāmāyṇṃ baālakaṇaḍaṃ] - Images 177-200
first and last pages were blank. This text narrates about Prince Rama’s birth, his youthful adventures. Extent: This text contain 12 pages. Condition of original material: Fair condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.2.
EAP1320/1/24/3: വിഷ്ണു സഹസ്ര നാമം [viṣṇu shasra namaṃ] - Images 201-212
First page was blank. Gilded leaves. Unncleare text. viṣṇu shasra namaṃ is a major part of prayer for devout god vishnu. Extent: This text contain 6 pages. Condition of original material: Fair condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. Author(s)/Creator(s): Vyasa. MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.3.
EAP1320/1/24/4: മംഗലാഷ്ടകം [maṃgalaṣṭakaṃ] - Images 213-218
Gilded leaves. Single text palm leaf. This is a prayer addressing all the Gods, sages, beings, places and sacred waters. Extent: This text contain 3 pages. Condition of original material: Fair condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.4.
EAP1320/1/24/5: Unidentified - Images 219-228
Gilded leaves. Single text palm leaf. This manuscript dealing with the ritual performed during the time of festivals in Kerala temples. Extent: This text contain 5 pages and one side. Condition of original material: Fair condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.5.
EAP1320/1/24/6: pūja - Images 229-242
Gilded leaves. This text comprises what to do when performing a pūja and what are the pūja rules and pūja mantras. Extent: This text contain 7 pages and one side. Condition of original material: Fair condition. Arrangement: Material arranged by its page number. MRPC reference: EAP1320MRPC/KP20.6.
