Saura Puranas: Devoted to the solar deity Surya, these scriptures explore myths, rituals, and cosmology associated with solar worship in Hinduism.
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 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
Introduction The Yuga Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, an important category of ancient Indian texts that provide complementary insights to the major Puranas. This particular Purana is notable for its focus on the concept of Yugas, the cosmic ages that cyclically govern the universe according to Hindu cosmology. The Yuga Purana offers a … Read more
Introduction The Aditya Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, a subset of the Puranic literature in ancient Indian texts. This Purana is primarily dedicated to Aditya, another name for Surya, the Sun God. The text delves into the worship, mythology, and significance of Aditya, providing a detailed account of solar worship and its influence … Read more