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233-Year-Old Ramayana Text Gifted to Ram Katha Museum
21 Jan
Summary
- A 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of Valmiki's Ramayana was gifted.
- The manuscript features commentary by Maheshvara Tirtha and Devanagari script.
- It dates back to 1792 CE and includes five principal sections of the epic.
A significant cultural handover has occurred with the gifting of a rare 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of Valmiki's Ramayana to Ayodhya's Ram Katha museum.
This manuscript, dating back to 1792 CE, features the classical commentary of Maheshvara Tirtha and is written in the Devanagari script. It contains five principal sections of the epic.
Previously on loan to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the manuscript has now been permanently gifted to the International Ram Katha Museum. This gesture aims to bolster the museum's status as a global center for Ramayana heritage.
Officials stated that this donation ensures greater public access and preservation of the text. The gift immortalizes the profound wisdom of the Valmiki Ramayana, making it accessible to scholars and devotees worldwide in Ayodhya.
