Definition of Purana

1. Noun. A body of 18 works written between the first and 11th centuries and incorporating legends and speculative histories of the universe and myths and customary observances.

Generic synonyms: Sanskrit Literature
Derivative terms: Puranic

Definition of Purana

1. n. One of a class of sacred Hindoo poetical works in the Sanskrit language which treat of the creation, destruction, and renovation of worlds, the genealogy and achievements of gods and heroes, the reigns of the Manus, and the transactions of their descendants. The principal Puranas are eighteen in number, and there are the same number of supplementary books called Upa Puranas.

Definition of Purana

1. a Hindu scripture [n -S] : PURANIC [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Purana

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Purace
Purana (current term)
puranas
Puranic
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