Attributed to
Sage Narada, Naradiya Purana is one among the 18
Puranas and has around 25,000 verses. It was narrated to Santkumara by Narada.
Naradiya Purana has been divided into two parts. The first part contains four chapters, which include dialogue between Suta and Shaunak, origin of the universe, salvation, birth of Shukadev, rituals, provisions and the results of the various fasts. The second part contains tales related to Lord Vishnu, depiction and significance of pilgrimage centers and performing pilgrimage.
It also describes places such as Jagannath, Dwarka and Badrinath.
