Narada Purana
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A Vaishnava Purana in the form of dialogues involving the sage Narada, on devotion, vows and holy places, with summaries of all 18 Puranas.
| Tradition | Hindu (Vaishnava) |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Composed in layers over many centuries (scholarly estimate) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- Dialogues between Narada and the Sanatkumaras.
- Vows (vratas) such as Ekadashi.
- Pilgrimage places.
- Brief summaries of the contents of the 18 Mahapuranas.
Significance
Its summaries are an important traditional reference for what each Purana contains.