A note explaining the Tamil name and the Sanskrit name for a nut/berry used to make a necklace, or rosary as a sacred object for the Saiva sect. The name of the nut/berry is written in the original language as well as translated.
Note regarding beads used for the rosary of the Saiva sect.
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London County Council: Horniman Gardens Proposed Layout of Brunswick House
object | ARC/HMG/BD/001/004/009
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Black and white negative view from air of double coastline of industrial-looking part of town with wing in frame and water
object | ARC/GUP/005/005
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Black and white negative of dirt road next to buildings, along with chickens on the side and person in far distance
object | ARC/GUP/006/081
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The Horniman Museum New Lecture Hall and Library. Drawing 10
object | ARC/HMG/BD/001/002/010
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