Markandeya Purana
The text’s title Markandeya refers to sage Markandeya, who is the central character in two legends, one linked to Shiva and the other to Vishnu.
The text’s title Markandeya refers to sage Markandeya, who is the central character in two legends, one linked to Shiva and the other to Vishnu.
17,000 verses. Discusses Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, Devis, Vishnu, Krishna, and Radha. Primarily philosophy, love, and emotional stories of gods and goddesses. Mentions geography and rivers
It has 12,000 verses. One of the earliest composed Puranas, it contains a controversial genealogical details of various dynasties. Includes Lalita Sahasranamam, law codes, system
10,000 verses. Sometimes also called Adi Purana, because many Maha Puranas lists put it first of 18. The text has 245 Chapters, shares many passages