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The Adyar Library and Research Centre
 The Adyar Library and Research Centre (ALRC) was founded in 1886 by Colonel Olcott with a small but valuable collection of the Founders books. Originally situated in the Headquarters building it was shifted in 1968 to a more spacious one better suited to its growing needs. It has always been one of the important aspects of the work at Adyar both for members and for the public moreover today it is one of the well known oriental libraries in the world dedicated to research and publication in the field of eastern civilization philosophy and religion. It contains over 250000 printed volumes and around 20000 palm-leaf manuscripts from India Sri Lanka China and other places a few of which are kept on display for visitors. The printed books include rare indological publications in several languages and a fine collection of works on different religions philosophies and cultures. The Chinese Tripitakas the Tibetan Kanjur and Tanjur a collection of rare works in Latin and other western languages and a complete set of important research journals are among the priceless possessions of the Library. It also currently receives nearly 225 journals from several countries.
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