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Mahapurana

Padma Purana

पद्मपुराणम्

Overview

The Padma Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, taking its name from the lotus (padma) that arose from Vishnu at creation. Organised into several books (khandas), it spans cosmology, sacred geography, the glory of holy places, and devotional accounts centred on Vishnu, along with retellings of well-known stories. It is a substantial Vaishnava scripture valued for its breadth of myth and devotion.

Major Themes

Devotion to Vishnu
Creation and the cosmic lotus
Sacred places and pilgrimage
Myth and retold epic stories
Ritual and the fruits of devotion

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