1. Overview The Shiv Purana (also Shiva Purana) is one of the eighteen major texts (Mahapuranas) in Hinduism. It is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva , detailing his glory, forms, legends, cosmology, and spiritual philosophy. A version of this text in English PDF format is highly sought after by English-speaking devotees, scholars, and spiritual seekers worldwide. 2. Contents & Structure of the Shiv Purana The Shiv Purana traditionally consists of seven Samhitas (sections) , though some manuscripts list six or twelve. The widely accepted structure is: