LINGA PURANA (OUTLINE)
DETAILS OF LINGA PURANA: .First part of this Purana describes the origin of the Linga, and
details the process of its worship. It has also sections on the creation
of the cosmos; immolation of Kama; marriage of Shiva; description of
Surya and Soma; and description of Varaha and Narshimha avatars of
Vishnu.
- Next part describes the prominence of Lord Vishnu, and the emergence
of Brahma as the creator of the cosmos. It has several other accounts,
including various aspects of Shiva
- Part three of the Linga Purana contains the description of the seven
islands, Mount Meru and other prominent mountains. It also has an
account of Brahma assigning divinities to various deities, including the
radiance of the Surya.
- The next part has several accounts, including the account of Dhruva
as the supreme devotee; origin of different deities; details of
dynasties of Aaditya and Yadu; Andhak’s ascendancy to the position the
lord of Ganas; annihilation of the demon Jalandhar; and the origin of
Ganesh.
- The contents of the last part include the story of Upamanyu;
significance of certain mantras; importance of gurus; different types of
yoga; and procedure for installation of linga.
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