Śrīmad Bhāgavata
Śrīmad Bhāgavata Mahā Purāṇa is one of eighteen great Puranas (Mahapuranas, great histories). The Bhagavata Purana, like other Puranas, discusses a wide range of topics
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Prushoththama Purana
It is very significant and famous in the Vaishnava cult. Dwaitadweda philosophy is the overall philosophy of Prushoththama Purana. Union of self with Narayana is
Saura/Surya Purana
Saura /Surya Purana is a Upapurāṇa depicting Śaivism.—In most of the lists [of upapurāṇas] in the fifteenth place, there is the mention of one Saura,
Aadi Purana
The Aadi Purana was composed by Jinasena (a Digambara Monk) as a Sanskrit poem praising the life of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha. According to Jain
Devi Bhagawat Purana
The text is considered a Mahapurana (major Purana) in parts of India, while others include it as one of the Upa Puranas (Minor Puranas), but
Harivamsa Purana
It was composed by Acharya Jinasena in 783 AD. It is divided into 66 cantos and contains 12,000 slokas. The book aims to narrate the
Kalika Purana
The extant text contains 98 chapters with over 9000 stanzas and is the only work of the genre dedicated to the worship of the goddess
Kalki Purana
The Kalki Purana is a Vaishnavism-tradition Hindu text about the tenth avatar of Vishnu named Kalki. The text is a Vaishnavism tradition text, where Bramha
Kriyaayoga Purana
The text consists of a yoga system that has a number of levels of Pranayama, mantra, and mudras based on techniques intended to rapidly accelerate
Lakhunaradheeya Purana
The Lakhunaradheeya Purana follows the style of the Brihannaradiya Purana in the first 41 chapters of Purvabhaga, but the rest of the first part and
Mudgala Purana
The Mudgala Puran is a Hindu religious text dedicated to the Hindu God (Gaṇeśa). It is a Upapurana that includes many stories and ritualistic elements
Narasimha Purana
It occupies an important place among the UPA-Puranas and like other Puranas, this is also considered to be compiled by Vyasa. On the contrary, this
Satatapa Smriti
Satatapa/Satyatapa was a sage mentioned in Varhapurana who was earlier a hunter. The main concept of this Smriti is- ‘Whether brief or detailed, if karma
Parashara Smriti
According to the Puranic genealogy, Parashar Rishi is actually the grandson of Brahmarishi Vasishth and therefore, a great-grandson of the Creator-god Brahma. He is also
Vishnu Purana
23,000 verses. One of the most studied and circulated Puranas, it also contains a controversial genealogical details of various dynasties. Better preserved after the 17th
Vayu Purana
24,000 verses. Possibly the oldest of all Maha Puranas. Some medieval Indian texts call it Vayaviya Purana. Mentioned and studied by Al Biruni, the 11th
Varaha Purana
24,000 verses. Primarily Vishnu-related worship manual, with large Mahatmya sections or travel guide to Mathura and Nepal. Presentation focuses on Varaha as incarnation of Narayana
Skanda Purana
81,100 verses. Describes the birth of Skanda (or Karthikeya), son of Shiva. Being the longest Purana, it is an extraordinarily meticulous pilgrimage guide, containing geographical
Padma Purana
55,000 verses. A large compilation of diverse topics. The north Indian manuscripts of Padma Purana are very different from than south Indian versions, and the
Narada Purana
25,000 verses. Also called Naradiya Purana. Discusses the four Vedas and the six Vedangas. Dedicates one chapter each, from Chapters 92 to 109, to summarize
Matsya Purana
The Matsya Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas (Mahapuranas) and among the oldest and better preserved in the Puranic genre of Sanskrit literature.
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.
Linga Purana
The text’s title Linga refers to the iconography of Shiva. The text presents cosmology, mythology, seasons, festivals, geography, a tour guide for pilgrimage(Tirtha), a manual
Kurma Purana
The text is named after the tortoise avatar of Vishnu. The critical edition of the Kurma Purana has 95 chapters. Tradition believes that the Kurma
Garuda Purana
Garuda Purana has 19,000 verses. An encyclopedia of diverse topics. Primarily about Vishnu, but praises all gods. Describes how Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma collaborate. Many
Brahmavaivatra Purana
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
Brahmanda Purana
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
Brahma Purana
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
Agni Purana
Agni Purana has 15,400 verses. Contains encyclopedic information. Includes geography of Mithila (Bihar and neighboring states), cultural history, politics, education system, iconography, taxation theories, organization
