Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (Study)
by Padma Sugavanam | 2011 | 95,782 words
This page relates ‘Manuscript Details of the Kohalarahasyam’ of the thesis dealing with Kohala’s contribution to the Sanskrit textual tradition of ancient Indian performing arts. The study focuses specifically on music (Gita), dance (Nritya), and drama (Natya). Although Kohala’s original works have not been found, numerous references to him across Lakshana-Granthas (treatises) and works by modern scholars indicate his significance.
Part 1(b).1 - Manuscript Details of the Kohalarahasyam
The following table shows the details of manuscript of Kohalarahasyam. This work is also available in edited form. The editing has been done by Girija Easwaran.
| S.No. | Title | Name of Library | Acc. No | PL/Paper |
| i. | Kohalarahasyam | GOML | R787 | Paper |
Kohalarahasyam (R787) is a paper manuscript. The text is written in devanāgarī script and the writing is legible and clear. Only ten folios dealing with the thirteenth chapter of this work are available. The contents available herein are also seen in the text of Kohalamatam between Fol. nos. 13 and 20. The last page of the manuscript gives information that it was transcribed from a manuscript of Vadakkuluramaligai of Alwar Tirunagari and the date (3.11.12) on which the manuscript was written.