Ancient Manuscripts Discovered in West Champaran, Bihar
Rare 200-years-old manuscripts found in West Champaran
Hindustan Times
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The West Champaran district administration in Bihar, India, has discovered two rare manuscripts, including the 200-year-old Durga Sahasranama Stotra. Found during a survey for the Gyan Bharatam Mission, these manuscripts will be preserved and made accessible for research and study.
- 01Two rare manuscripts were discovered in West Champaran, Bihar.
- 02The Durga Sahasranama Stotra is approximately 200 years old.
- 03Another manuscript, believed to be 100 years old, is written in the Kaithi language.
- 04The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to document and digitize ancient manuscripts across India.
- 05The manuscripts were in the custody of Dev Prakash Pandey for 40 years.
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In a significant find, the West Champaran district administration in Bihar, India, uncovered two ancient manuscripts during a survey for the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a project initiated by the Union Ministry of Culture. Among the discoveries is the Durga Sahasranama Stotra, believed to be around 200 years old, which is a devotional hymn listing a thousand names of Goddess Durga, each representing her qualities and powers. The second manuscript, which is untitled, is estimated to be 100 years old and is written in the Kaithi language, associated with Sant Sahitya. District magistrate Taranjot Singh announced that these manuscripts will be preserved and made available for wider study. Dev Prakash Pandey, the custodian of the manuscripts for the past 40 years, revealed that the Stotra was penned by his great-grandfather, Bhola Nath Pandey, a devoted follower of Goddess Durga. The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to document manuscripts over 75 years old across India, with plans for digitization and publication in subsequent phases.
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The discovery of these manuscripts enhances cultural heritage and provides a resource for scholars and devotees interested in ancient texts.
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