Mahabhagavata Purana

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The Mahabhagavata Purana, also called "Devi Puran," is an Upapurana said to be written by the sage Vyasa. It is recited between Lord Sadashiva and Sage Narada. It primarily relates stories about the supreme goddess Shakti and goddesses Sati, Parvati, Kali and Ganga. The Purana contains 81 chapters and includes parvati geeta and Shri Lalita Sastranaam. It also mentions scientific details about embryology and development of the fetus and describes the menstrual period and other topics of scientific interest.

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The Mahabhagavata Purana describes the goddess Sati and her demise, the Mahavidyas, and details Devi worship and praises, and that Devi are the ultimate reality.

The Purana tells the story of Shakti Peeth and glorifies Kamakhya Temple at Kamrup. It describes the goddess Ganga as the partial incarnation of Sati, as she was born from Chaya Sati. It goes on to provide details about the marriage of Lord Shiva and Ganga, then details Parvati Maa and Shiva's marriage. The later chapters shares the story of the descendants of Maa Ganga to earth, heaven, and hell. It also tells the story of the birth of Kartikey and his slaying of the demon Tarakasur. He is born from Shiva and Maa Parvati and is brought up and prepared for war by lord Bhrama, the goddess Saraswati, and the goddess Gayatri. He slays the demon and returns to his parents. The Purana also says that Ganesha is an incarnation of lord Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of Ganesha when he wanted to impregnate Adi Shakti with a son.

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