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Puranas (Sanskrit: पुराण) are ancient Hindu texts eulogizing various deities, primarily the divine Trimurti God in Hinduism through divine stories. Questions pertaining to the 18 mahapuranas can use this tag.
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Resurrection stories in Hindu scriptures?
Parikshit was revived by Lord Krishna. This is discussed in this post.
Lord Paraśurāma’s mother and brothers were revived by Jamadagni. This is described in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (Bhāgavata Purāṇa) 9.16. …
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Reading books on Puranas
ALL 18 MAJOR PURANAS by IGS (International Gita Society) contains abridged version of 18 puranas in 884 pages. … The source of full versions can be found in below post(s):
Complete English translations of Puranas
What are some online sources to get unabridged Hindu Scriptures or to learn Hinduism? …
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What is the importance of Kartik month?
Yes, this is mentioned in Skanda Purana.
The month Kartik is very dear to Lord Vishnu and any virtuous deed done during this month never goes without
being rewarded.
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characteristic …
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Is Nala and Damayanti story mentioned in Puranas?
The story of Nala and Damayanti is given in Shiva Purana: Śatarudra-saṃhitā: Chapter 28 - Śiva’s incarnation as Yatinātha haṃsa (swan). In previous birth Nala was a hunter named Āhuka of Bhilla tribe. …
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Why did Gods ask Mucukunda to help and lead them in their battle?
Answering this part of your Question:
Who were the enemies that Mucukunda and the Gods had to fight against?
Enemies were Demons in the leadership of Tarakasur.
The battle commenced and the fir …
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How many puranas are there and is there any full list mentioned in any of the scriptures
Maha Puranas
As discussed in " Are the Mahapuranas 18 in number? … Matsya
Garuda
Brahmanda
Upa Puranas
As per Kurma Puraana: Purvardha: Chapter 1, list of Upa Puranas is
Sanatkumura
Nirasimha
Skanda
Siva-Dharma
Durvasas
Naradiya
Kapila
Vamana
Usanas
Brahmada
Varuna …
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Was Ganesha created out of dirt by Parvati?
There could be many versions of Ganesha’s birth story due to Kalpa-bheda but the story where Parvari created him from her body dirt is mentioned in Shiva Purana: Rudra-saṃhitā (4): Kumāra-khaṇḍa: Chap …
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Which scripture provides details about Suka?
Many scriptures provide details about Suka, few of them are:
Mahabharata: Santi Parva
Devi Bhagavatam: Skandha 1
Sri Venkatachala - Its Glory
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Mahavishnu's Avataaras
Lord's incarnations are infinite. Among all the Avataaras, 10 (or Dashavatara) and 24 (Chaubis Avtar) Avataaras are more famous. The list of these famous 10 and 24 incarnation varies from one text to …
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Various names of Lord Subrahmanya
Mahabharata: Anusasana Parva: SECTION LXXXVI:
Kartikeya: having been born of the Krittikas and reared by them, he came to be known throughout the three worlds as Kartikeya.
Skanda: having sprung from …
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Why Maharishi Bhrigu was so powerful?
It was not only Bhrigu who cursed Brahma and/or Vishnu and/or Shiva, there were others too :
Kashyapa cursed Lord Shiva (discussed here)
Vrinda (Jalandhar's wife) cursed Lord Vishnu (discussed here) …
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Did Lord Vishnu gave Lord Shiva his trident.? Isn’t this the opposite way around.?
As per Abridged version of Vamana Purana by International Gita Society (IGS), Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu had to exchange their weapons to kill a demon named Jalodbhav. Here is the complete story (the …
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What are the instances where Krishna promised that he would return to Vrindavan?
Krishna promised such thing when he left for Mathura with Akrūra:
गोप्यश्च दयितं कृष्णमनुव्रज्यानुरञ्जिता: ।
प्रत्यादेशं भगवत: काङ्क्षन्त्यश्चावतस्थिरे ॥ ३४ ॥
तास्तथा तप्यतीर्वीक्ष्य स्वप्रस्थाने यद …
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How were Rakshas created?
As per Valmiki Ramayana: UTTARA KANDA: Sarga 4, Lord Brahama created creatures to protect water and those creatures came to be known as Rakshasas and Yakshas:
The lord of creatures sprung from water, …
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What is the story and purpose of Lord Vishnu's Vaikuntha avatara?
What is the story of Lord Vishnu's Vaikuntha Avatara?
In 6th or Chakshus Manvantara, Lord Vishńu was born as Vaikuntha from Vikunthi/Vikunthaa.
Here is the English Translation (Vishnu Purana - Part …
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