[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c9.2009 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.2009 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.2009 - **Language:** English ### [c9.2009](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.2009) 15) Śivabhasma (Ashes worn by Śiva) The Purāṇas contain many references to the great power of Śivabhasman. The following story about even Viṣṇu turning out to be a devotee of Śiva on account of the sanctity of Śivabhasma is related in Chapter 101, Pātālakhaṇḍa of Padma Purāṇa. - [Previous: c9.2008](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.2008) - [Next: c9.2010](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.2010) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (1) - [Padmapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.padma) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.2009](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.2009) · Pramāṇa