Cologny. Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 708

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Cologny. Fondation Martin Bodmer
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  • Cod. Bodmer 708
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Date
  • 18th century
  • 19th century
  • between 1700 and 1800, likely towards 1800
Language
  • Sanskrit
Title
  • Kedārakalpa
Description
  • This is an 18th century manuscript of the text called Kedārakalpa, representing itself as a part of the Nandīpurāṇa. The manuscript describes and depicts in its 61 exquisite miniature paintings a religious pilgrimage in Himalayas, Kedarnath region, as done by a group of yogis. It is a śaiva text, i.e. main deity is god Śiva, and the main purpose of the text is to incite people to go on that sacred śaiva pilgrimage.
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  • e-codices - Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
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