Shiva Purana

The Śiva Purāṇa is a major Purāṇic text devoted to Lord Śiva, his manifestations, cosmic role, worship, mythology, and grace. It narrates creation, Śiva’s marriage with Pārvatī, the birth of Skanda and Gaṇeśa, liṅga worship, sacred vows, and devotional practices. The text presents Śiva as supreme reality, compassionate Lord, ascetic, householder, destroyer of ignorance, and source of liberation through devotion.