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GKM_GOML_CHN_TR_1233_R_02151_0713
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GKM_GOML_CHN_TR_0229_R_00245_0131
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Grahana Kanitham
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 35 x 3.7. Contains 59 leaves. Damaged. Incomplete. 3 - 7 lines per page. The entire text was written in Granta Script. The pages are misarranged. This text discusses the solar and lunar eclipse and the calculations of astronomical data. This text would be used as reference material.
JMM_TLU_TNJ_02024_1_B02604_004
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Jayamuni Manai Nul
Contains 4 leaves. Readable. Complete. condition is bad. 10-11 lines per page. This manuscript deals with calculations to construct buildings. Contains 33 verses with some diagrams.
JAI_SVU_TRP_5423_3963
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Jothida Arichuvadi
Contains 35 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. 7-8 lines per page approximately. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with astrological calculations, panchangam calculations, and predictions.
JAI_IFP_PDY_COLL_3_RE_10935_0692
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Jothida Arichuvadi
The dimension of this manuscript is 45.5 x 2.5. Contains 52 leaves. 4-5 lines per page. Incomplete. Readable. Some leaves are damaged. This manuscript would have been a part of a curriculum for students at the primary level. This text deals with miscellaneous elements of society such as names of the rivers, worlds, months, timings of a day/month, calculating the times of stars in a day, astrological data, and calculations of auspicious times.
KCK_GOML_CHN_TR_0442_R_00538_0123
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KRS_ADL_CHN_74385_0008
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KRS_ORI_TVM_7604
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KKM_GOML_CHN_TR_222_0461
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Kanakkatikaram
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 38 x 3.5. Contains 31 leaves. 7 lines per page approximately. Preserved in good condition. Incomplete. This manuscript contains both the text with its commentary. This manuscript contains two kinds of page numbers inscribed to the left of the manuscript one gives the whole number of the bundle and the other gives the page number of the text. Each folio was classified according to the physical form of the manuscript. The text and its commentary were mentioned separately with specified symbols. Measurements, mathematical calculations are clearly explained. This could possibly be a pedagogical material. The copier had a sense of having a student's needs in his mind while copying.
KKM_GOML_CHN_TD_927_D_2368_0005
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Kanakkatikaram
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 40x3. Contains 27 leaves, 5 to 6 lines per page. The title page appears in the middle of this collection. The leaves are misarranged. Some leaves are missing (7-9). Incomplete. Some leaves are broken. Letters are in good visibility. This manuscript deals with all kinds of measurements such as volume, weighing, linear, time, yugas, etc. Lists the measurements and helps the students to know the value of the measurements in words.
KKM_GOML_CHN_TR_1194_R_6174_1333
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Kanakkatikaram
The dimension of this paper manuscript is 26x32. Contains 54 pages. Complete. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript was copied in 1956 by Mr. Chandranakeswaran. The original manuscript from which this copy was made is unfortunately not mentioned in this copy. This manuscript contains both text and commentary. Kanakkatikaram is the higher arithmetic and theoretical arithmetic of Tamil mathematics. Thus this could be the pedagogic material to the Tamil mathematic students.
KKM_SVU_TRP_6596_0014
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Kanakkatikaram
Contains 61 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. Damaged. 8-9 lines per page. This manuscript served as a pedagogic material to the students of secondary to the advanced level of schooling. Deals with various mathematical notations, and arithmetic calculations.
KKM_GOML_CHN_TR_183_0326
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KKM_GOML_CHN_TR_183_R_00199C_0740
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Kanakkatikaram
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 31 x 3.5. Contains 1 page. 6 lines per page. Incomplete. The page number mentioned on the right side of the page is 142. The song on this page details the Tamil letters.
KKM_GOML_CHN_TR_0119_R_00436_0004
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KKM_GOML_CHN_TR_1141_R_01998_0200
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Kanakkatikaram
The dimension of the palm leaf manuscript is 15x1 inches. 22 leaves; 44 folios. Condition is good, though some leaves are damaged. Contains 4-5 lines per page. Incomplete. Kanakkatikaram is a pedagogic text for advanced students. It deals with arithmetic and other mathematical calculations. Contains both formulas as well as calculations.
KKN_GOML_CHN_TR_0389_R_00497_1937
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KSM_ORI_TVM_16940_7725
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KTN_SVU_TRP_COLL_3_5419_0004
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Kanitha Nul
Contains 52 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. 6 lines per page approximately. Brittle. This manuscript deals with astrological calculations and predictions. Verses are both in Tamil and Grantha script.
KIM_SVU_TRP_6568_3395
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Kanitha Saastiram
Contains 84 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. 8 - 9 lines per page approximately. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with astrological calculations based on Surya Siddhanta.
KSK_GOML_CHN_TR_865_R_01148_1002
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Kanitha Surukam
The dimension of this palm-leaf manuscript is 28 x 3.5, contains 28 leaves, 6 to 11 lines per folio approximately. Preserved in good condition. incomplete. This bundle of palm leaves has various subjects such as the Gowri paΓ±cāṅkam, a Hindu calendar and an almanac, and Ganita Curukkam. Ganita Curukkam was written in both Tamil and Granta script. The motion of the planets, calculating timings of both planets and titi, lunar days. This manuscript would be used as a consulting material for astrologers.
KTM_GOML_CHN_TR_1040_R_01822_0997
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KYK_GOML_CHN_TR_0068_R_00079B_1544
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MNL_GOML_CHN_TR_0227_R_00243B_1378
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MNS_GOML_CHN_TR_149_0175
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Manai Saastiram
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 23.5 x 3. Contains 41 leaves. 6 lines per page approximately. Incomplete. Readable. Almost the left portion of all of the manuscripts are damaged. This manuscript contains both text and commentary. Beginning with the quality of the sculptor, this text details the beneficial star for the owner, measuring land for construction, measuring scale, trees for suitable varnas are listed and detailed. This text could probably be pedagogical material for schools.
MNS_GOML_CHN_TR_0149_R_00165_0663
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Manai Saastiram
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 23.5 x 3. Contains 41 leaves. 6 lines per page approximately. Incomplete. Readable. Almost the left portion of all of the manuscripts are damaged. This manuscript contains both text and commentary. Beginning with the quality of the sculptor, this text details the beneficial star for the owner, measuring land for construction, measuring scale, trees for suitable varnas are listed and detailed. This text could probably be pedagogical material for schools.
MNS_GOML_CHN_TR_0228_R_00244_1167
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MNS_GOML_CHN_TR_222_0523
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Manai Saastiram
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 38 x 3.5. Contains 24 leaves. 4 - 8 lines per page. Preserved in good condition. Incomplete. Pages are misarranged. This text deals with the calculation of the construction land with its diagram. The measurement table was also given with the fortunes gained by the owner if he used the measurement. This treatise seems to be a reference material for the builders and astrologers.
MYS_TLU_TNJ_1525_B01901_P_006
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Manaiyadi Saastiram
Contains 24 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. 8-9 lines per page approximately. Good condition. This manuscript deals with the land calculations and lists the fortunes to specific land measures. This manuscript could have used as a reference material for astrologers and builders.
MYD_ITS_CHN_012_1149
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MYG_TLU_TNJ_2101_B02724_P_004
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Manaiyalankaaram
Contains 28 leaves. Readable. Complete. 4-5 lines per page approximately. Good condition. This manuscript deals with building constructions and calculations.
MTM_NTP_4675
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MPA_GOML_CHN_TR_865_0972
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MTI_TLU_TNJ_1954_B_02504_002
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 5 leaves. Readable. Complete. 5-6 lines per page approximately. bad condition. This manuscript deals with multiplication table from fraction to crore, would be included in curriculum for primary level. This manuscript would be belonged to Periya Thambi, Karuppanan.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1784_B_02296_003
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 8 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. 5-6 lines per page approximately. Good condition. This manuscript deals with multiplication table from fraction to crore, considered to be basic mathematics.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1785_B_02297_0002
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 17 leaves. Readable. Incomplete. 5-6 lines per page approximately. some leaves are damaged. Two leaves with page number 16 and 17 are missing. But it is wrongly titled Muntiri Ilakkam. This manuscript served as a pedagogic material to the primary level students.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1783_B_02295_003
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 5 leaves. Readable. Complete. 5-6 lines per page approximately. bad condition. This manuscript deals with multiplication table from fraction to crore, would be included in curriculum for primary level. This manuscript would be belonged to Periya Thambi, Karuppanan.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1301_B_01626_003
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 6 leaves. Readable. Complete. Good condition. 5-6 lines per page approximately. This manuscript deals with number table from fraction to crore and has titled as muttusamy muntirilakkam.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1779_B_02291_003
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 10 leaves. Readable. Complete. 4 - 5 lines per page approximately. Good condition. This manuscript served as a multiplication table from fraction to crore included in primary level curriculum.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1782_B_02294_002
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 8 leaves. Readable. Complete. 4-7 lines per page. preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with multiplication table from fraction to crore, would be included in curriculum for primary level.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1781_B_02293_002
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 10 leaves. Readable. Complete. 4-5 lines per page approximately. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with multiplication table from fraction to crore, would be included in curriculum for primary level. This manuscript would be belong to the one Mu. Karuppanan.
MTI_TLU_TNJ_1780_B_02292_003
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Munthiri Ilakanam
Contains 10 leaves. Readable. Complete. 4-5 lines per page. preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with multiplication table from fraction to crore, would be included in curriculum for primary level. This manuscript would be belong to the one Karu. Muttusamy.
MTV_TLU_TNJ_1264_B_01583_0002
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Munthiri Vaipaadu
Contains 7 leaves. Readable. Complete. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with number table from fractions to crore.
MTV_TLU_TNJ_1291_B_01616_003
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Munthiri Vaipaadu
Contains 15 leaves. Readable. Complete. Good condition. 4-5 lines per page. This manuscript deals with number table from fractions to crore and named as muttappan (kanakku). A poem is found praising Lord Muruga at the end of the manuscript.
MTV_TLU_TNJ_1283_B_01608_002
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Munthiri Vaipaadu
Contains 9 leaves. Readable. Complete. 4-5 lines per page approximately. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with number table from fraction to crore and has been termed as pαΈ»aαΉ‰iyappaαΉ‰ mintirilakkam.
MTV_TLU_TNJ_1249_B_01568_002
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Munthiri Vaipaadu
Contains 6 leaves. Readable. Complete. preserved in good condition. 6-7 lines per page. This manuscript deals with number table from fraction to crore. This text is titled as Karuppanna Munthirilakkam in the manuscript.