Vivah Ratna (Khemankar)

No. 855 — Gha The letter 'Gha' (घ) is a Sanskrit alphabetic marker used for library classification, functioning similarly to a shelf-mark or category letter.

Title A Concise Compendium on the Jewel of Marriage original: "Vivāha Ratna Saṃkṣepaḥ." A Saṃkṣepa is a shortened or summarized version of a larger scholarly text, designed for quick reference regarding the astrological timing and rituals of weddings.

Author Kshemankara

Extent 2 This indicates the manuscript is written on two leaves (folios). Age 1882 This year follows the Vikrama Samvat calendar; 1882 VS corresponds to approximately 1825–1826 CE.

Subject Astrology — Complete original: "Jyotiṣam — Sampūrṇam." Jyotiṣa is the traditional Indian system of astronomy and astrology. "Complete" denotes that this copy contains the full text of the work.