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What are the names of 18 Puranas?

 The names of the 18 Puranas are:

  1. Vishnu Purana
  2. Naradiya Purana
  3. Srimad Bhagavata Purana
  4. Garuda Purana
  5. Padma Purana
  6. Varaha Purana
  7. Brahma Purana
  8. Brahmanda Purana
  9. Brahma Vaivarta Purana
  10. Markandeya Purana
  11. Bhavishya Purana
  12. Vamana Purana
  13. Matsya Purana
  14. Kurma Purana
  15. Linga Purana
  16. Shiva Purana
  17. Skanda Purana
  18. Agni Purana
The Significance Of Vishnu’s First Avatar (Matsya Puran Story in Hindi)

These ancient texts, collectively known as the Puranas, are repositories of religious, mythological, and historical knowledge in Hinduism. Each Purana contains narratives, cosmology, genealogies of gods and goddesses, philosophical teachings, and moral lessons, providing valuable insights into Hindu culture and spirituality.

It is an effort of the Bharat Mata channel to introduce people to the human knowledge and spiritual messages contained in these ancient religious occasions, Famous fasts and festivals, Enlightening words from Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji on Indian Culture, History, Religious Places, Vedas & Puranas, and Interesting & Inspiring Facts.

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