Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s3.t12.31

v2.c10.s3.t12.31

**18. Brahmanda Purana** now exists with about 12,000 verses as the original text has already been lost. It contains hymns and legends, covering the creation of the world, genealogy of the sages, history of kings, the Manu periods, deeds of outstanding figures, continents in the world, seven holy mountains, celestial bodies, constellation, avatars of Vishnu and fights between devas and demons etc.