A stone inscription recording the construction of the shrine and donations made to Sūrya Varṇa Mahāvihāra by Bhāsiṃdeva and other members of the bāhāḥ (NS 778)

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Identifier: PCVAM_0001_0003
Title: A stone inscription recording the construction of the shrine and donations made to Sūrya Varṇa Mahāvihāra by Bhāsiṃdeva and other members of the bāhāḥ (NS 778)
Type, original: Inscription; original

Content

Abstract: This stone inscription, located to the left side of the entrance to the main shrine of Vaṃ Bāhā, documents the construction of the shrine and the establishment of a pura. It also describes offerings made by Śrī Bhasīdeva and four other senior male members of the monastery, including a golden pinnacle and tiled roofing. Additionally, it records the donation of a triple-tiered parasol and a flag, as well as the installation of a gilt image of Śākyamuni Buddha. Furthermore, it notes the establishment of a large cauldron (jaḥsi), a silver chain, and two silver lotus flowers funded through the deity's income.
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Date

Date: NS 785 Jyeṣṭha Dark fortnight 3 Sunday
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Converted: 1665 CE

Script and language

Language, script: Newari; Newari

Physical appearance

Width, height, and unit: 23.5; 29; cm
No. of folios:
Material, binding, and colour: stone; none; grey
Condition: good; complete

Institution

Institution and reg. no.: Vaṃ Bāhāḥ, Lalitpur; 85.32711546987946,27.673353066922413; none
Source and details: NHDP: LAL1740_I_20200913_18.jpg; Photographed by NHDP on 13/09/2020 as: LAL1740_I_20200913_18
Running no., exposures: 1

Project specific information

Created, modified, ID: 3/22/24, 6:51 AM; 12/5/24, 3:05 PM; 28
Notes: DANAM catalogue entry: d2578f40-cfce-4450-a8c1-3092c08ef487
Technical terms: devala, pura, āva

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