4. Puranas: Vast genre of Hindu literature, mythical narratives explaining cosmology, legends, and traditions, fostering cultural and spiritual understanding.
Introduction The Skanda Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas and is regarded as the largest of these texts. This Purana is dedicated primarily to Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Murugan), the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the god of war. The Skanda Purana provides an extensive account of Kartikeya’s birth, his … Read more
Introduction The Agni Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a genre of ancient Indian scriptures that are central to Hindu religious literature. It is named after Agni, the fire god, who is believed to be the narrator of this Purana. The Agni Purana covers a wide range of topics, including cosmology, mythology, rituals, temple … Read more
Introduction The Sanat Kumara Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a subset of Hindu religious texts that serve as supplementary scriptures to the major Mahapuranas. Named after Sanat Kumara, one of the four Kumaras, the eternal sages and sons of Brahma, this Purana is dedicated to their teachings, stories, and spiritual practices. Sanat Kumara … Read more
Introduction The Narasimha Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, secondary Hindu scriptures that supplement the primary Mahapuranas. Named after Narasimha, the lion-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this Purana is dedicated to the narratives, worship practices, and philosophical teachings associated with this fierce deity. Narasimha is venerated for his role in protecting his devotee Prahlada … Read more