Mahapurana #9 of 18 · rajasic · Mixed
भविष्य पुराण
Bhavishya Purana
Bhaviṣya Purāṇa
Verses: 14,500 · Best known for: Annual vrata calendar + Surya worship
Central theme
Prophecies of future events, vratas through the calendar year, and worship of Surya
Summary
"That which is to come." Four parvas (Brahma, Madhyama, Pratisarga, Uttara) cover prophecies, vratas tied to specific tithis, and the Maga-brahmana tradition of Surya worship (likely incorporating Iranian Mithra elements).
Notable stories + sections
- ●Detailed annual vrata calendar
- ●Surya worship procedures
- ●Account of Saka + Yavana kingdoms
Why read it
The most complete annual vrata schedule + a fascinating window into syncretic Surya worship.