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   Puranas (/ p ʊ ˈ r ɑː n ə /; Sanskrit: पुराण, romanized: purāṇa, lit. 'ancient, old', [1] IPA: [pʊˈrɑːɳə]) are a vast genre of Hindu literature about a wide range of topics, particularly about legends and other traditional lore. [2] The Puranas are known for the intricate layers of symbolism depicted within their stories.

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   • Vishnu Purana. The Vishnu Purana contains almost 23,000 verses. It is one of the most popular Maha Puranas. Vishnu Purana is centred on Hindu God, Lord Vishnu and his avatars such as Lord Krishna.
   • Narada Purana. Narada Purana is also known as Naradiya Purana. It contains almost 25,000 verses. It discusses the Four Vedas and the Six Vedangas. Narada Purana goes on to list the major rivers of India and places of pilgrimage.
   • Vamana Purana. Vamana Purana consists of 10,000 verses. It has named after the Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu, which is the dwarf avatar. It contains chapters on Lord Vishnu and other Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
   • Matsya Purana. The Matsya Purana contains 14,000 verses. It is a Vaishnavism text which got named after the half-human and half-fish avatar of Vishnu.

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   Mar 4, 2023 · Learn about the 18 Maha Puranas, the major Sanskrit texts of Hinduism that praise various deities and teach bhakti. Find out the names, meanings, and stories of each Purana, such as Bhagavata, Brahma, Garuda, and Skanda.

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   Jan 28, 2024 · Learn about the 18 Puranas, ancient texts that narrate tales of creation, gods, and spirituality in Hinduism. Find out their names, characteristics, topics, and significance for devotees.

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   Learn about the 18 Puranas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism that convey the teachings of the Vedas and Upanishads in stories and conversations. Find out the names, categories, and significance of each Purana and how they relate to the gods, sages, and demons.

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   Learn about the 18 Puranas, the stories of kings and gods that popularize the Vedic teachings and devotion to God. Find out the subject, theme, and significance of each Purana, such as the Bhagavata Purana, the Linga Purana, and the Padma Purana.

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   Why are the Puranas important?

   • The Puranas helped the priests to hold religious discourses in temples and on banks of holy rivers, and people loved to hear these stories. These texts are not only replete with information of all kinds but also very interesting to read. In this sense, the Puranas play a pivotal role in Hindu theology and cosmogony.

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   What is a Purana in Hinduism?

   • These ancient texts narrate tales of creation, gods, and moral principles, shaping the religious and cultural fabric of Hindu society. They guide devotees on righteous living, ethical conduct, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Also known as "Adi Purana," referenced in all ancient Puranas.

   Names of 18 Puranas and their importance

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   Why are Puranas written?

   • Puranas are the stories of Kings and Gods. Passed on as oral tradition, later became written text. Over the period, the Puranas have taken different shapes. But after a certain point the main text now remains the same. The Puranas have the spirit of the Vedas and written to popularize the thoughts contained in the Vedas.

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   How many Puranas are there in Hinduism?

   • All Puranas praise Hindu gods and goddesses. The Bhagavata Purana has been the popular text in Hinduism and is considered as a very holy one, since it tells the leelas of Lord Krishna during his childhood. Sage Vyasa, is credited as the compiler of the Puranas. The details of the 18 Puranas are as follows:- 1. Agni Purana

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    Purana, in the sacred literature of Hinduism, any of a number of popular encyclopaedic collections of myth, legend, and genealogy, varying greatly as to date and origin. Puranas were written almost entirely in narrative couplets, in much the same easy flowing style as the two great Sanskrit epic.