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Munshi Saraswati Mandir Granthagar
(THE BHAVAN'S LIBRARY)


Rare Collection

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  • Space
    This manuscript seems to be from Rajasthan.
  • Space
    It is difficult to determine the exact period of this work.
  • Space
    It is in the form of a big roll of 30 cm in diameter and 15 cm in width.
  • THE UNIQUE MANUSCRIPT OF MAHABHARATA
    • The writing is extremely minute. It cannot be deciphered without the help of magnifying glass.
    • The composition has been enriched with beautiful paintings that are illustrative.
  • Space
    Writing is on very thin paper pasted on cloth.
  • THE UNIQUE MANUSCRIPT OF MAHABHARATA
    • To add to the beauty of this work, there are decorative golden borders on both the sides.
    • Such innovation in calligraphy is rarely found.
    • This manuscript of Mahabharata is really unique.
Unique Collection of Manuscripts

The library has a unique collection of about 1404 Manuscripts in the form of Palm Leafs and Pothis on subjects like :

  • Mysticism,
  • Purana (Mythology)
  • Tattvajnana (Philosophy)
  • Jyotisha (Astrology)
  • Veda
  • Smriti
  • Yoga
  • Kavyashastra (Poetics)

In 1951 Bhavan started the Singhi Oriental Series for the purpose of reading and publication of those manuscripts. So far, 77 titles have been published under that series.

Ancient Coins

The Library also has a very good collection of ancient coins.

Paintings

The Library also has a collection of 116 water-colour miniature paintings of Rajputana and Mughal style.

Antiques and Artefacts

The Library also has a collection of ancient bronze, copper plates engravings and other artefacts.

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