880-01 Sarvatobhadradevatāvāhana, circa 1700-1850.

Title:

880-01 Sarvatobhadradevatāvāhana, circa 1700-1850.

Abstract:

Manuscript used and consulted by priests on the creation of a mystical diagram (maṇḍala) referred to in this text as Auspiciousness of all sides (sarvatobhadra), in order to draw the essence of a deity into an image, which will serve as the god's vehicle (vāhana) on earth. Manuscript lacks an ending.

Coverage:

India. India.

Description:

1 item (3 leaves) : paper; 10 x 22 cm.

Identifier:

UPENNLIB_7067571

Language:

In Sanskrit; (Devanāgarī)

Subject:

Idols and images; Mandala.; Rites and ceremonies; Hindu gods.

Type:

Manuscript

Call Number:

Ms. Coll. 390

Collection:

Penn in Hand: Selected Manuscripts