It was named after Agni, the fire god who relates its lessons. This Purana, centred on Vishnu's Matsya (fish) avatar, depicts the story of a huge deluge akin to Noah's Ark, during which knowledge ...

Reciting the ‘Matsya Purana’ and ‘Vishnu Sahasranaam’ is also very auspicious. Offering donations or charity on the day of Matsya Purana is highly beneficial. On this day, one must donate food, ...