Linga Purana
लिङ्गपुराण
The Sacred Scripture of Linga Worship & Shiva
A revered Shaiva Purana narrating the origin and glory of the Linga, Shiva's cosmic manifestations, sacred rituals, yoga, and the path to liberation through devotion to Mahadeva.
Start ReadingAbout This Book
The Linga Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a foundational Shaiva text that glorifies Lord Shiva through the symbolism of the Linga. It narrates the origin of the cosmic Linga (Lingodbhava), the creation and dissolution of the universe, the significance of Linga worship, sacred rituals, yoga practices, and the path to moksha. The text encompasses Shiva's various manifestations, the greatness of holy places, and detailed instructions on devotion, meditation, and righteous living.
How This Book Is Organised
The Linga Purana is structured across two Bhagas, each addressing a distinct domain of Shaiva knowledge.
Bhagas
Two major sections
Adhyayas
Chapters within each Bhaga
Shlokas
Verses read one by one
Available Reading Features
This edition of the Linga Purana on Vedapath includes:
Original Sanskrit verses (Devanagari)
Transliteration for guided reading
Word-by-word meanings
Clear, faithful translations
Linga worship, Shaiva cosmology, and ritual context
Bhagas of the Linga Purana
The Linga Purana is traditionally divided into two Bhagas.
Each Bhaga covers a distinct domain of Shaiva theology, ritual, and liberation.
Purva Bhaga
The First Part
Covers cosmogony, the Samudra Manthana (churning of the ocean), the Kurma avatara, Manvantara cycles, Shiva-Vishnu theology, and detailed instructions on dharma, vratas, and pilgrimage.
Uttara Bhaga
The Second Part
Focuses on Shiva-centric theology, the Ishvara Gita (Shiva's discourse on yoga and liberation), detailed cosmography, the nature of Brahman, and the path to moksha.