30 April 2011, 05:30 am
India's Best Kept Secret - The Sarasvati Mahal Library
Programme Type
Talks
's Best Kept Secret - The Sarasvati Mahal Library
Illustrated lecture by Shri Pradeep Chakravarthy, Chennai based historian, columnist and author of The Cultural History of Thanjavur
The Sarasvati Mahal Library, which dates from the 16th century, has a staggering collection of manuscripts, many not found elsewhere in the world. The subjects range from philosophy, music, dance, water divining, medicine, veterinary science, food and astrology
