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Meaning of "Narasimha Upapurana>"

Word

Narasimha Upapurana

Sanskrit

नारसिंह उपपुराण

IAST

nārasiṃha upapurāṇa

In General

It is said in the beginning of this Purana that this Purana is taught by Lomaharshana, a disciple of Veda Vyasa to Bhadvaja at Prayaga.

The topics dealt with are: creation of the world, importance of the astakshari mantra: “OM Namo Narayanaya”, 108 names of Adithya , places of pilgrimage, evils of Kaliyuga, customs and duties. A hymn to Lord Narasimha is an attraction of this Purana.

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