[INDOLOGY] Rajasthan Oriental Research Institutes

[Dominik Wujastyk]

I think it is a good idea to write to the Jodhpur HQ in any case, out of
courtesy.  If they answer, so much the better.  My experiences with branch
offices (last time in about 2005) is that they really did want to see
*something* official.  A letter from Jodhpur is best.  But also, be armed
at least with a letter from your university or institution, as
official-looking as possible.  University stamps are always good.

IGNCA in Delhi has filmed many RORI manuscripts.  These RORI images are an
exception to the general rule that the IGNCA will not give copies to
scholars without a letter of permission from the host library.  For RORI,
there is a RORI - IGNCA agreement that IGNCA may give scholars images of
the RORI manuscripts they have filmed.  So you could start with IGNCA,
since they generally answer communications.  Did they film the Euclid MSS?
There used to be an online catalogue of MSS at IGNCA (or NAMAMI) but I
think it has been withdrawn.

Best,
Dominik


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On Tue, 25 Nov 2025 at 04:29, Jean Michel DELIRE via INDOLOGY <
indology at list.indology.info> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> In order to see manuscripts, I intend to visit Oriental Research
> Institutes in several cities of Rajasthan (RORI), but not in Jodhpur. Since
> Jodhpur is the seat, where one has to apply for the authorization to see
> manuscripts in other RORI's, does anyone know if it is possible to get this
> authorization without visiting Jodhpur ?
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jean Michel Delire
>
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