Kurma Puranam - Tamil | Hindu Puran Book

• Kurma Puranam is a Tamil book that presents the teachings and stories from the Kurma Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas in Hindu literature.
• This text, available in a softbound edition, is dedicated to the various aspects of Lord Vishnu's avatar as the Kurma (tortoise), among other significant narratives.
• The book provides a comprehensive account of the Kurma Purana’s stories, which include the creation of the universe, the cosmic ocean churn (Samudra Manthan), and the role of Lord Vishnu as the Kurma to support Mount Mandara used in the churning process.
• It explores the mythological significance of the Kurma avatar, where Lord Vishnu took the form of a tortoise to support Mount Mandara, which was used by the gods and demons to churn the ocean and obtain the nectar of immortality (amrita).
• The Kurma Purana imparts spiritual teachings and moral lessons embedded in the stories. It discusses the nature of divine intervention, the role of Vishnu in maintaining cosmic order, and the principles of righteousness (Dharma).