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Digitization of Palm Leaf Manuscripts Project 1

The project is focused towards Digitization of Palmlead Manuscripts. The process followed for the digitization includes:

  • Dusting and cleaning manuscripts with lemongrass oil.​
  • Numbering pages in sequence.​
  • Scanning using professional high-definition scanners.​
  • Packing manuscripts with red-coloured cloth and cotton thread.​
  • Creating digitized images, labelling folders, and compiling catalogues. ​

 

The Impact of the Project :

Karnataka University Dharward Palm Leaf Dusting Oiling (Lemongrass) Page Numbering Scanning – 2,50,000 Palmleaf Manuscripts Folio Images Digitized.

Gulbarga University, Kalaburgi Karnataka Palm Leaf Dusting Oiling (Lemongrass) Page Numbering Scanning – 55,000 Palmleaf Manuscripts Folio Images Digitized.

Scanning in Individual Houses/ Organisation/ Maths and Institutions – 8000 Palmleaf Manuscripts Folio Images Digitized.

 

 

Total Grants

₹15L

From Year

2024-25
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Impact Snapshot 20+ lakh manuscripts digitized across India over 10+ years, preserving rare palm leaf and paper texts. 6 lakh Kannada manuscripts, mostly Vachana literature from the 15th–18th centuries, digitized under Ashok Domlur’s leadership. Collaborating with Google to make texts globally accessible. Currently working on 8+ lakh manuscripts at Dharwad University.   Overview E-Sahithya focuses... Read more
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2024-2025₹15L

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Impact Snapshot 20+ lakh manuscripts digitized across India over 10+ years, preserving rare palm leaf and paper texts. 6 lakh Kannada manuscripts, mostly Vachana literature from the 15th–18th centuries, digitized under Ashok Domlur’s leadership. Collaborating with Google to make texts globally accessible. Currently working on 8+ lakh manuscripts at Dharwad University.   Overview E-Sahithya focuses... Read more

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About The Organisation

Impact Snapshot 20+ lakh manuscripts digitized across India over 10+ years, preserving rare palm leaf and paper texts. 6 lakh Kannada manuscripts, mostly Vachana literature from the 15th–18th centuries, digitized under Ashok Domlur’s leadership. Collaborating with Google to make texts globally accessible. Currently working on 8+ lakh manuscripts at Dharwad University.   Overview E-Sahithya focuses... Read more
Year Amount
2024-2025₹15L

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Impact Snapshot 20+ lakh manuscripts digitized across India over 10+ years, preserving rare palm leaf and paper texts. 6 lakh Kannada manuscripts, mostly Vachana literature from the 15th–18th centuries, digitized under Ashok Domlur’s leadership. Collaborating with Google to make texts globally accessible. Currently working on 8+ lakh manuscripts at Dharwad University.   Overview E-Sahithya focuses... Read more

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