4.2. Upa Puranas: Supplementary Hindu scriptures, diverse in content, detailing legends, rituals, and cosmology, enriching mythological and cultural knowledge.
Introduction The Maheshwara Purana, also known as the Maheshwar Purana, is one of the Upa Puranas or minor Puranas in ancient Indian literature. This text is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also referred to as Maheshwara, and focuses on his various aspects, teachings, and stories associated with him. The Maheshwara Purana holds a significant place in … Read more
Introduction The Vayu Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, or minor Puranas, in the corpus of ancient Indian literature. Named after Vayu, the wind god, this text holds a significant place in Hindu tradition. It is a comprehensive work that covers a wide array of topics including cosmology, mythology, geography, and religious rites. The … Read more
Introduction The Shiva Dharma Purana, also known as the Shivadharma Purana, is an ancient Indian text classified as an Upa Purana, a minor Purana. It is a significant scripture in the Shaiva tradition, focusing on the worship, rituals, and doctrines related to Lord Shiva. This text serves as a guide for devotees, outlining the principles … Read more
Introduction The Kriya Yoga Sara Purana, also known as the Kriyayogasara Upa Purana, is one of the Upa Puranas, which are supplementary texts to the major Puranas in Hindu literature. This Purana is particularly dedicated to the teachings and practices of Kriya Yoga, a spiritual discipline involving specific techniques for meditation, breath control, and the … Read more