The major Purāṇa centered on Śiva — his marriage to Pārvatī, his cosmic role as destroyer-and-restorer, the linga, the twelve jyotirlingas, the path of Śaiva devotion.
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Tradition
Smṛti. Mahāpurāṇa. The scriptural foundation of Śaiva theology and ritual.
Translation
J. L. Shastri, ed., *The Śiva Purāṇa*, Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology Series, vols. 1–4 (Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1969–1970). Substantial selection; see source edition for complete text.
License
Used under fair-use principles for non-commercial educational and religious commentary. Copyright remains with Motilal Banarsidass and the Shastri estate.