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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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What is the meaning of Kamakshi
Parvati Devi Herself describes the meaning of Kamakshi in Chapter 4 Purvaardha - Arunachala Mahatmya of Skanda Mahapurana.
Goddess Parvati once playfully closed eyes of Lord Shiva and entire world wen …
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Why Lord Shiva has two scorpions on his ears?
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There are two scorpions on the ears of lord Shiva. Who are they?
Serpents Kambala and Asvatara are Lord Shiva's earrings.
Chapter 34, Kedarakhanda- Maheswarakhanda of Skanda …
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Who wrote or composed (put together) the Puranas?
According to Matysa Purana, Lord Brahma composed Puranas for the first time. …
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What is the story of Kumara Swamy or Kartikeya taking the form of Subrahmanya (snake)?
According to Mopidevi Subramanya Swami temple of Andhra Pradesh, the story of Kumara Swamy turning into snake is mentioned in Sahyadri Khanda of Skanda MahaPurana. You can read Sthala Purana from here …
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Are there any other Puranas that predict Adi Shanakaracharya besides the Bhavishya Purana?
Yes, other Puranas do mention about prophecy of Adi Shankara. … I will update this answer with verses from above mentioned Puranas after finding them. …
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How was Radhaji born? What are the names of her father and mother?
Chapter 49, Prakriti Khanda of Brahmavaivartara Purana describes birth of Radharani in detail.
Cosmic Radharani, who lives eternally with Sri Krishna in Goloka Vrindavana, was cursed by Sudama to bor …
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Where does the Nilamata Purana sanction consumption of alcohol?
Nilamata Purana describes some rituals for Hemantha and Sisira (November to February) Seasons for people of Kashmira. It says wine can be drunk by those who are given to drinking on days of snowfall …
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Were women cursed with menstruation?
Chapter 32 Preta Khanda of Garuda Purana says Brahma gave 1/4th of Indra's Brahmahatya sin to women.
ऋतुकाले च नारीणां वज्जर्यं दिनचतुष्टयम्॥ यतस्तिस्मिन्
ब्रह्महत्यां पुरावृत्रसमुत्थिताम्॥ ७॥
The f …
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Description of Tripura (Three cities) which were destroyed by Shiva from puranas?
The three cities (Tripura) are described in Chapter 1, Yuddha Khanda (Rudra Khanda) of Shiva Mahapurana.
Mayadanava built three different cities at one place made of gold, silver and iron & steel for …
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Why is Lord Ganesha depicted with a snake around his belly?
Varaha Purana gives answer for Yajnopavetha of snakes. As per Varaha Purana, Lord Shiva cursed him to get Yajnopavetha of snake. As mentioned in this answer, Lord Ganesha manifests differently in diff …
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What is the "essence of the earth and heaven" given by Brahma to sage Gautama at his marriage?
The "essence of earth and heaven" is holy water (Ganga) given by Shiva .
Chapter 26, Koti Rudra Samhita of Shiva Mahapurana says
ततस्तु शङ्करो देवः पृथिव्याश्च दिवश्च सः। सारं चैव समुदधृत्य
रक्षितं प …
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How can the Vedas be constant when they come from the 4 heads of Brahma?
Coming to Puranas, many events are repeated in every Manvantara. The stories mentioned in Vedas occur in every Manvantara. … So, there's no rule that Puranas should be same at all times. …
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What scriptures describe Ganesha riding an elephant?
Skanda Purana (Pg-77) mentions it. When the whole Kalakuta poison covered the entire Brahmanda, Shiva took the form of Linga to save the Brahmanda. In midst of that, Shiva taught Ganesha the truth of …
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What is the mythological origin of Vastu?
Do Puranas mention any legend behind this Vastu Sastra? …
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What is the mythological origin of Vastu?
Legend behind Vastu is described in Chapter 252 of Matsya Purana. Lord Matsya narrated the story to Vaivasvara Manu.
When Lord Shiva was fighting with Andhakasura, sweat drop fell from Lord Shiva's fo …
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