Shaiva

Introduction The Shiva Rahasya Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a category of secondary Hindu religious texts that complement the primary Mahapuranas. This Purana is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the auspicious one, who is a major deity in the Hindu pantheon. The Shiva Rahasya Purana delves into the secret teachings, mystical experiences, and profound … Read more

Introduction The Varuna Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a category of Hindu religious texts that serve as supplementary scriptures to the major Puranas. Named after Varuna, the Vedic deity of water and cosmic order, this Purana focuses on the worship, mythology, and philosophical teachings associated with Varuna. The text provides detailed descriptions of … Read more

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 Ekamra Purana is one of the Upa Puranas, or minor Puranas, within the extensive corpus of ancient Indian literature. This text is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is particularly revered in the region of Odisha, where it focuses on the city of Bhubaneswar, historically known as Ekamra Kshetra. The Ekamra Purana is significant … Read more