Pat Nam Lai [18th century]

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This manuscript is used while sprinkling or bathing with holy water i.e., Ambrosia to get rid of evil happenings. The inner portion of the back page (Image 0023) is written on and contains the words kau kha ap, which may refer to the preparation of holy water for bathing.

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File details

Creation date:
18th century
Languages:
Tai languages
Scripts:
Ahom
Content type:
Manuscript
Originals information:
Patsaku.
Reference:
EAP373/12/7
Level:
File
Extent:
24 tiff images
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  1. Project EAP373:
    Documenting, conserving and archiving the Tai Ahom manuscripts of Assam
  2. Collection EAP373/12:
    Central Tai Academy Collection [18th century]
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