4.2. Upa Puranas: Supplementary Hindu scriptures, diverse in content, detailing legends, rituals, and cosmology, enriching mythological and cultural knowledge.
Introduction The Parasara Purana is one of the 18 Upapuranas, which are secondary scriptures in Hindu literature that complement the 18 Mahapuranas. Named after the sage Parashara, who is also known for composing the Vishnu Purana, this text holds a significant place in Hindu tradition. The Parasara Purana primarily focuses on the worship and stories … Read more
Introduction The Vasishtha Purana is one of the 18 Upapuranas, which are considered supplementary to the Mahapuranas in Hindu literature. Named after the sage Vasishtha, one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages), this Purana is dedicated to various aspects of Hindu mythology, cosmology, and religious practices. Though not as widely known as some other Puranas, … Read more
Introduction The Ganesha Purana is one of the two significant Upapuranas dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the other being the Mudgala Purana. This text is a vital scripture within the Ganapatya tradition, which regards Ganesha as the supreme deity. The Ganesha Purana is an extensive work that narrates the mythology, rituals, and philosophical teachings centered around … Read more
Introduction The Mudgala Purana is an Upapurana, a subset of Hindu scriptures that serve as supplementary texts to the eighteen Mahapuranas. This Purana is dedicated to the veneration and glorification of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings. The Mudgala Purana is particularly significant within the … Read more