Brahma Purana
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Placed first among the Mahapuranas and also called the Adi Purana. Much of it praises sacred places, especially in Odisha and along the Godavari.
| Tradition | Hindu |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Composed in layers over many centuries in the 1st millennium CE and later (scholarly estimate) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- Creation of the world and genealogies.
- Praise of holy places in Odisha, including Puri and Konark.
- The Gautami Mahatmya, on the sacredness of the Godavari river.
- Stories of Krishna.
Significance
It is an important source for the traditions of the Jagannath temple and pilgrimage in eastern India.