Matsya Purana
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A Purana told by Vishnu as the fish (Matsya) who saved Manu from the great flood, with chapters on temple and image making.
| Tradition | Hindu |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Among the older Puranas; composed in layers (scholarly estimate) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- Matsya saves Manu, the seven sages and the seeds of life from the flood.
- Genealogies of dynasties.
- Temple architecture and iconography.
- Vows, gifts and holy places.
Significance
Its sections on architecture and its dynastic lists are studied by historians and temple builders.