Book Details

• Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery

• Author: V. Varadachari, Francois Grimal, N. R. Bhatt and T. Ganesan

• Language: French and English

• Edition: 1986

• Pages: 2020

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 18 cm

• Weight: 3.40 kg

• ISBN: 9788184700305

About the Book

Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in The French Institute of Pondicherry is a monumental four-volume reference work documenting the rich manuscript holdings of the French Institute of Pondicherry. Presented in both French and English, this comprehensive catalogue provides detailed descriptions of Sanskrit and related manuscripts, including information on textual content, script, subject classification, and historical context. The work serves as an indispensable research tool for scholars engaged in Sanskrit studies, Śaiva and Vedic traditions, classical Indian philosophy, ritual literature, and Indology. Carefully compiled by leading scholars, this authoritative hardcover set preserves essential bibliographical data and supports advanced academic research in South Asian textual heritage.