The bundle contains two texts on domestic ritual. First text in bundle: Ṣoḍaśasamskāra (ritual instructions about the 16 saṃskāras) It gives explanations on vivāha, garbhadāna, puṃsavana, sīmanta, jātikarma, nāmakaraṇa, annaprāśana, etc. (images 0005-0243). Second text in bundle: Prescriptions for homa (Gaṇapati-homa and others). It has a colophon with an homage to Kumāranellūr Bhagavatī (the Goddess of a famous temple near Kottayam) and one Kṛṣṇasvāmin - maybe just Kṛṣṇa (images 0244-0292). Both texts are complete. Alternative calendar date provided - first and second text: '1091, Dhanu 24 (Sunday)'.
Extent: 145 leaves.
Size and dimensions of original material: W 3.9 x L 17.9.
Condition of original material: Good.
Arrangement: Shelf number 2.
Alternative calendar and date: Malayalam, 1091, Dhanu 24
Original institution reference: B0290 (A-B).
