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How many Puranas are there ?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 18

  4. 25
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Explanation

There are 18 Mahapuranas (great Puranas) in Hinduism. These are ancient religious texts that contain narratives about the history of the universe from creation to destruction, genealogies of gods, and stories of various heroes and sages. The 18 Puranas are categorized as Brahma, Vaishnava, and Shaiva Puranas. They form an important part of Hindu religious literature alongside the Vedas and Upanishads.

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