Summary: The colophon describes a South Indian manuscript with completeness but omitting the Saro-mahatmya chapters. The manuscript mostly aligns with the Telugu MS from Mysore, containing an additional passage and altering certain lines. Grouping of Manuscripts has been clarified based on general consensus in readings. It lists various testimonies of the Vamana Purana and details the manuscript's extent, such as legibility issues and folio count. It discusses the Bangali editions' resemblance to the Devanagari version and the inconsistency in southern texts. The critical process adopted to constitute the text is elaborated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining textual sense and considering various manuscript sources. The critical apparatus includes a range of North-Western, North-Eastern, and South Indian manuscripts, each contributing unique readings and insights, potentially challenging the current perception of the Vamana Purana text's authenticity.