4.2. Upa Puranas: Supplementary Hindu scriptures, diverse in content, detailing legends, rituals, and cosmology, enriching mythological and cultural knowledge.
Introduction The Kalika Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a category of secondary scriptures in Hindu religious literature. It holds a significant place in Shaktism, the tradition devoted to the worship of the Goddess (Devi). The Kalika Purana is particularly focused on the goddess Kali, her various forms, and the rituals associated with her … Read more
Introduction The Samba Purana is one of the 18 Upapuranas, a genre of Hindu religious texts considered supplementary to the primary Mahapuranas. This Purana is dedicated to Samba, the son of Lord Krishna and Jambavati, and provides detailed accounts of his life, his penance to Surya (the sun god), and the establishment of sun worship … Read more
Introduction The Nandi Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a collection of secondary Hindu scriptures that serve as supplements to the primary Mahapuranas. This Purana is named after Nandi, the sacred bull and the vahana (vehicle) of Lord Shiva. The Nandi Purana focuses on the worship and stories associated with Nandi, Shiva, and other … Read more
Introduction The Surya Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a genre of Hindu religious texts that are considered supplementary to the Mahapuranas. Dedicated to Surya, the sun god, this Purana emphasizes the worship, mythology, and philosophical teachings associated with Surya. The Surya Purana holds a special place in Hinduism for its detailed descriptions of … Read more