Books on Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Buy Purana books from the collection listed below. Click on the title or thumbnail to see a detailled description, and read available pages online. By default, every Purana book contains a summary, short introduction and outline of contents.