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A stone lampstand inscription recording the formation of a trust, started with a single monetary donation, for carrying out various activities at the Jhanāḥkhyaḥ Mandaḥ Phalcā in Pulchowk, Patan (NS 829)

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Identifier: NHDP_0001_0339
Title: A stone lampstand inscription recording the formation of a trust, started with a single monetary donation, for carrying out various activities at the Jhanāḥkhyaḥ Mandaḥ Phalcā in Pulchowk, Patan (NS 829)
Type, original: inscription; original

Content

Abstract: This inscription on the reverse side of a portable stone lampstand records the formation of a trust in NS 829 (1709 CE) funded by a single donation of 20 mohara ṭaṃkās by Bhāginī Mayiyā for carrying out various activities at the Jhanāḥkhyaḥ Mandaḥ Phalcā in Pulchowk, Patan.
Issued by and to: Bhāginī Mayiyā
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Date

Date: NS 829 Vaiśākha Bright fortnight 1 unspecified
Further details:
Converted: 1709 CE

Script and language

Language, script: Nepal Bhasa; Newar; Pracalita

Physical appearance

Width, height, and unit: 16; 27; cm
No. of folios: 1
Material, binding, and colour: stone; unspecified; dark grey stone
Condition: good; complete

Institution

Institution and reg. no.: Jhanāḥkhyaḥ Mandaḥ Phalcā, Pulchowk, Patan; NHDP; LAL4308_I_002
Source and details: NHDP; https://danam.cats.uni-heidelberg.de/report/af614ba6-19ef-4239-aeea-fb3a9106e659
Running no., exposures: 1

Project specific information

Created, modified, ID: 11/3/26, 11:05 AM; 11/3/26, 11:05 AM; 18
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