A rukkā from the King to Dhaukara Puri to perform rituals of Śiva Maṭha Guṭhī (VS 1863)

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Identifier: K_0344_0064
Title: A rukkā from the King to Dhaukara Puri to perform rituals of Śiva Maṭha Guṭhī (VS 1863)
Type, original: rukkā; copy

Content

Abstract: This rukkā confirms Ḍhaukara Puri, a disciple of Tapaśvī Prāṇa Puri to perform rituals and dispense sadāvarta charity for which 1589 bighās of kusa birta land as a substitute were assigned by King Raṇa Bahādura Śāha. The land thus dedicated to the trust is exempted from all kinds of taxes.
Issued by and to: king; Dhaukara Puri, a disciple of Prāṇa Puri
Place: Pragannā Mahi Sauthapihāra, Mahottari; Śiva Maṭha Guṭhī; Śaiva
Donor, king: Rāja Guṭhī (King Raṇa Bahādura Śāha)
Type of endowment: land
Region of endowment: Pragannā Navahāra Mauja, Mahottari,
Purpose of endowment: to offer daily rituals and dispense sādavarta charity
Amount of endowment: 1589 bighās and 2 kattḥās and odd

Date

Date: VS 1863 Mārgaśīrṣa dark 13 Monday
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Script and language

Language, script: Nepali; Devanagari

Physical appearance

Width, height, and unit: 25.00; 44.00; cm
No. of folios:
Material, binding, and colour: Nepali paper; bound; unspecified
Condition: unspecified; complete

Institution

Institution and reg. no.: Bhadrakālī; card nos. 1-12; Jaisi-Kothā; Bha. Gu. La. Ta. Ms. no. 206
Source and details: NGMPP catalogue card; Microfilmed on 21/12/1993 as NGMPP K 344/64
Running no., exposures: K 21103; 2

Project specific information

Created, modified, ID: 10/16/18, 12:00 AM; 11/28/22, 11:37 AM; 18
Notes:
Technical terms: bighā, kuśabirtā, kattḥā

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