Description
The Agni Purana is a Sanskrit text that is part of the Hindu religious texts called the Mahāpurāṇas. It is dedicated to the god of fire, Agni. The Agni Purana is considered an important scripture that covers many aspects of Hindu philosophy and practical knowledge.
Topics covered:
- Cosmology: The Agni Purana describes the universe and its structure
- Mythology: The Agni Purana includes stories about the gods and other mythological figures
- Astrology: The Agni Purana includes information about astrology and the stars
- Astronomy: The Agni Purana includes information about astronomy
- Medicine: The Agni Purana includes information about medicine
- Temple construction: The Agni Purana includes information about how to construct temples
- Rituals: The Agni Purana includes information about rituals, such as worship, japa, mantra, and yagnas
- Geography: The Agni Purana includes information about geography
- Varnashrama and Ashrama Dharma: The Agni Purana includes information about Varnashrama and Ashrama Dharma
- Yoga: The Agni Purana includes information about yoga
When was it written?:
- The exact date of the Agni Purana is uncertain, but it is believed to have been written between the 7th and 11th centuries CE
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