Manuscripts from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [V. Prem Anand Collection]
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Date of Original Material
From 18th century to 19th century.
Era
18/19th century CE
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Description
The series KK_MSS of the collection of Prem A_ is composed of 4 manuscripts. The manuscripts are constituted of palm leaves written with a stylus on the two sides. Two of the manuscripts (MSS1, MSS4) deal with medical subjects (etiology, nosography, pharmacopieae, treatment, diagnosis, etc,), MSS2 concerns mantiram and magic, and MSS3 composed of 4 parts is an epic.
Extent and Format of Original Material
The series PremA_KK_ comprises 4 files MSS_; the third file is divided into four sub-files.
Collection Name
Contributor
V. Prem Anand (Owner of the original material)
Custodial History
The manuscripts belong to Dr V. Prem Anand, a siddha practitioner residing in the village of Kanjiracode, in Kanniyakumari district. He inherited them from his forefathers.
Series Name
Manuscripts from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [V. Prem Anand Collection]
Series Number
Series 1 : PremA_KK
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EAP Project Number
EAP 810
Reference
EAP810_PremA_KK_
Key
eap810_000013
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Manuscripts from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [V. Prem Anand Collection],
in Digital Collections, Institut Français de Pondichéry,
Manuscripts of Siddha Medicine,
consulted on November, 6th 2025, https://digitalcollections.ifpindia.org/s/manuscripts/item/369811