Vamana Purana
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A Purana named after Vamana, the dwarf avatar of Vishnu who measured the worlds in three steps, with praise of the Kurukshetra region.
| Tradition | Hindu |
|---|---|
| Type | Purana |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Period | Composed in layers over many centuries (scholarly estimate) |
| Composed or compiled by | Traditionally attributed to Vyasa |
What it contains
- The story of Vamana and King Bali.
- Stories of both Vishnu and Shiva.
- The holy places of Kurukshetra.
Significance
The Vamana and Bali story is also at the heart of Kerala's Onam festival.