How many number of Puranas are there?

18

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There are 18 Puranas in the Hindu tradition.

The Puranas are a collection of Sanskrit texts that deal with a wide range of topics, including mythology, cosmology, philosophy, and rituals. They are considered to be one of the most important sources of information about Hindu culture and beliefs.

Traditionally, there are considered to be 18 Mahapuranas, which are the major Puranic texts:

Brahma Purana
Padma Purana
Vishnu Purana
Shiva Purana
Bhagavata Purana (also known as Srimad Bhagavatam)
Narada Purana
Markandeya Purana
Agni Purana
Bhavishya Purana
Brahmavaivarta Purana
Linga Purana
Varaha Purana
Skanda Purana
Vamana Purana
Kurma Purana
Matsya Purana
Garuda Purana
Brahmanda Purana.