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Puranas

Mythological stories explaining cosmology, deities, and dharma.

What are the Puranas and what is their significance in Hindu tradition?
How many major and minor Puranas exist and how are they categorized?
Who composed the Puranas and over what time period were they compiled?
What is the difference between the Mahapuranas and the Upapuranas?
How do Puranas differ from the Vedas, Upanishads, and epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana?
What primary themes and subjects are covered in the Puranas?
How do Puranas describe the process of cosmology and creation of the universe?
What do the Puranas teach about the cycles of time (yugas) and world ages?
How do the Puranas explain the roles and attributes of major deities like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?
What are the prominent genealogies and dynasties mentioned in the Puranas?
Which Puranas focus on specific deities, such as the Bhagavata Purana for Krishna or the Shiva Purana for Shiva?
What moral and ethical teachings (dharma) are outlined in the Puranas?
How have Puranas influenced art, literature, music, and temple rituals in India?
Are the Puranas considered historical records or purely mythological texts?
How do scholars interpret contradictions or variations among different Puranas?
What is the role of Puranas in guiding daily worship and festivals?
How are Puranic stories transmitted and preserved through oral and written traditions?
In what ways have Puranas been adapted or translated in regional languages outside Sanskrit?
What controversies or criticisms surround the Puranas in modern scholarship?
How can one begin studying the Puranas for spiritual or academic purposes?