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Prayers for the dead
Sutras to pray for the soul of the dead. 196 pages. Cham manuscript, hard paper covers; bound as a book with threads; written in three different…
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Baptism, Bani calendar
Prayers used to perform the baptism ritual for Bani followers and how to calculate dates on a Bani calendar. 44 pages. Cham manuscript, fabric…
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Spiritual instructions for bulding houses, gates
The manuscript mentions several things such as direction of house construction, gate and fence construction; finding fair and deteriorating dates…
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Morality poems for young people
Poems teaching morality and Bani ways of life to young Cham. 44 pages. Cham manuscript, covers using cement paper; bound as a book with threads;…
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Prayers and mantras for Bani funerals
Prayers and mantras used by the priest Po Acar in funerals rites (Padhi) of the Bani Cham. 32 pages. Cham manuscript, covers using cement paper;…
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Incantations for shamans
Incantations used by Gru Urang shamans for specific tasks and purposes: when wearing ceremonial apparel, washing face and hands, drinking water;…
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The basic prayers for Ahier monks
Basic prayers for novice Ahier (Hindu) monks (Pasaih) to learn by heart. 102 pages. Cham manuscript called Trim Agal; written by engraving on palm…
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Evil eviction; the making of talisman
Mantras, incantations and instructions for performing a ritual to neutralize ghosts, cure illness caused by the evil possession. Other parts are…
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Cham calendar, Bani prayers
The content of manuscript mentions to the origin of zodiac and gives instructions on how to calculate the Cham calendar. Other content includes…
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Fortune Telling
The content of the manuscript refers to the practice of predicting a person's future. 30 pages. Cham manuscript, no covers; bound as a book…
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Incantations for dreams, washing hair
Incantations used by Gru Urang shamans to neutralize spells, relieve one from misfortunes; interpret dreams, and used when washing hair in a river…
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Exorcism, purification rituals, rituals for the ill-fated deaths
Manuscript used by Gru Urang dignitaries for exorcism, purification rituals, and rituals for the ill-fated deaths. 78 pages. Cham manuscript bound…
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Rija ritual
The manuscript is mainly used by Maduen priests to perform Rija ritual, including hymns praising the gods. 5 pages. Cham manuscript; no covers;…
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Religious law
Religious law refers to the beliefs and morals taught by the Bani religion. 12 pages. Cham manuscript, no covers; bound as a book with threads;…
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Talismans for shamans
The manuscript is used by Gru Urang shamans. It includes incantations, charms and instructions for performing the rituals to remove termite nest…
