Introduction The Skanda Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas and is regarded as the largest of these texts. This Purana is dedicated primarily to Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Murugan), the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the god of war. The Skanda Purana provides an extensive account of Kartikeya’s birth, his … Read more
Introduction The Agni Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a genre of ancient Indian scriptures that are central to Hindu religious literature. It is named after Agni, the fire god, who is believed to be the narrator of this Purana. The Agni Purana covers a wide range of topics, including cosmology, mythology, rituals, temple … Read more
Introduction The Durvasa Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, a subset of Hindu religious texts that serve as supplementary scriptures to the primary Mahapuranas. Named after the sage Durvasa, known for his short temper and powerful curses, this Purana focuses on the stories, teachings, and rituals associated with him. The Durvasa Purana highlights the … 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