The 18 Major Puranas in Hindu Tradition: Ancient Scriptures of Wisdom

 The 18 major Puranas in Hindu tradition are:

1. Brahma Purana
2. Padma Purana
3. Vishnu Purana
4. Shiva Purana
5. Bhagavata Purana (also known as Srimad Bhagavatam)
6. Narada Purana
7. Markandeya Purana
8. Agni Purana
9. Bhavishya Purana
10. Brahmavaivarta Purana (also known as Brahma Purana)
11. Linga Purana
12. Varaha Purana
13. Skanda Purana
14. Vamana Purana
15. Kurma Purana
16. Matsya Purana
17. Garuda Purana
18. Brahmanda Purana

These Puranas are ancient texts of Hindu tradition that are considered to be sacred scriptures. They are written in Sanskrit and are believed to have been composed over a long period of time by various sages and scholars. The Puranas cover a wide range of topics including cosmology, mythology, genealogy, philosophy, ethics, and worship of various deities. They are revered by Hindus and are considered to be an important source of knowledge and wisdom about Hindu culture, tradition, and spirituality.