Manuscripts from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [Selvin Innocent Dhas Collection]
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Manuscript
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Date of Original Material
From 18th century to beginning of the 20th century.
Era
18/20th century CE
Language
Script
Description
The series KK_MSS of the collection Selvin_ is composed of 16 manuscripts and an item, the photograph of the owner' grandfather who had constituted this collection. The manuscripts are formed by palm leaves written with a stylus on the two sides.
Extent and Format of Original Material
The series KK_ (Kanniyakumari district) is constituted of 16 files MSS_.
Collection Name
Contributor
Selvin Innocent Dhas (Owner of the original material)
Custodial History
The sixteen manuscripts belong to Dr. Selvin Innocent Dhas who inherited them from his grandfather, Varuvel Ācāṉ (Ācāṉ signifying teacher or master, is the term used for highly renowned siddha practitioner).
Series Name
Manuscripts from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [Selvin Innocent Dhas Collection]
Series Number
Series 1 : Selvin_KK
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Series
EAP Project Number
EAP 810
Reference
EAP810_Selvin_KK_
Key
eap810_000010
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Manuscripts from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [Selvin Innocent Dhas Collection],
in Digital Collections, Institut Français de Pondichéry,
Manuscripts of Siddha Medicine,
consulted on November, 5th 2025, https://digitalcollections.ifpindia.org/s/manuscripts/item/369809