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An edict of King Śrinivāsa Malla at Bugamati outlining the regulations for the month-long fasting observance at the deity’s site (NS 796)

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Identifier: PD_0002_0003
Title: An edict of King Śrinivāsa Malla at Bugamati outlining the regulations for the month-long fasting observance at the deity’s site (NS 796)
Type, original: edict, stone inscription; original

Content

Abstract: This stone inscription, set into the lower plinth of the temple of Buṅgadyaḥ at Bungamati, records an edict of King Śrīnivāsa Malla prescribing the regulations governing the annual month-long fasting observance at the deity’s shrine.
Issued by and to: King Śrīnivāsa Malla
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Date

Date: NS 796 Kārttika bright 15 (pūrṇimā) unspecified
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Converted: 1675

Script and language

Language, script: Nepal Bhasa and Sanskrit; Newar; Pracalita

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Material, binding, and colour: stone; unspecified; unspecified
Condition: good; complete

Institution

Institution and reg. no.: Bungamati, Heidelberg; unspecified
Source and details: photo
Running no., exposures: 1

Project specific information

Created, modified, ID: 10/19/26, 8:51 AM; 10/19/26, 8:51 AM; 18
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