4. Puranas: Vast genre of Hindu literature, mythical narratives explaining cosmology, legends, and traditions, fostering cultural and spiritual understanding.
Introduction The Devi Bhagavata Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, or minor Puranas, in ancient Indian literature, though it is sometimes regarded as a Mahapurana due to its significant influence and comprehensive content. This text is dedicated to the Divine Mother, Devi, in her various forms. It emphasizes the importance of Shakti (divine feminine … Read more
Introduction The Savitri Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, or minor Puranas, within the expansive body of ancient Indian literature. This text is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, a manifestation of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, wisdom, and arts. Savitri is also associated with the sun deity, Savitr, emphasizing her role as a source of … Read more
Introduction The Ekamra Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, or minor Puranas, within the extensive corpus of ancient Indian literature. This text is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is particularly revered in the region of Odisha, where it focuses on the city of Bhubaneswar, historically known as Ekamra Kshetra. The Ekamra Purana is significant … Read more
Introduction The Dattatreya Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, or minor Puranas, within the vast body of ancient Indian literature. This text is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, a syncretic deity embodying the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Dattatreya is revered as a universal teacher and ascetic, symbolizing the unity of the three primary … Read more