Puranas are a vast genre of ancient Indian literature that consists of numerous texts, often considered as some of the oldest religious and mythological scriptures in Hinduism. These texts are written in Sanskrit and encompass a wide range of stories, legends, cosmology, philosophy, and religious teachings. The term "Purana" is derived from the Sanskrit word "purāṇa," which means "ancient" or "old."
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