Siva Purana: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary on Siva Purana

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Siva Purana: (Sanskrit) "Ancient [lore] of Siva."
 
1)    A collection of six major scriptures sacred to Saivites.
2)    The name of the oldest of these six texts, though some consider it a version of the Vayu Purana.

 
 

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