Uttar Pradesh
Historic 200-Year-Old Ramayana Manuscript Found in Ayodhya
- 07 Apr 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
A rare over 200-year-old Ramayana manuscript will be preserved at the Antarrashtriya Ram Katha Sangrahalaya in Ayodhya, highlighting efforts to safeguard India’s cultural and religious heritage.
Key Points
- Manuscript: A more than 200-year-old manuscript of the Ramcharitmanas written in Nagari script (which later evolved into Devanagari) will be added to the museum’s collection in Ayodhya.
- Preservation Initiative: The museum urged scholars and institutions to donate rare Ramayana manuscripts in Sanskrit and other Indian languages.
- The initiative aims to create a national repository of Ramayan manuscripts, including regional versions, commentaries, and illustrated manuscripts on palm leaves or paper.
- Approval has been granted to establish a conservation centre at the museum to preserve and study these historic texts.
- International Ram Katha Museum:
- It was established in 1988.
- Dedicated to the life and legacy of Lord Rama.
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