The Agni Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas in Hindu tradition, comprises 383 chapters and approximately 15,000 verses, encompassing a wide array of topics including cosmology, rituals, worship, genealogy, astronomy, astrology, law, medicine, grammar, and philosophy. The text exists in various manuscripts with minor variations, but the following table of contents is derived from a comprehensive English translation, organized into parts for clarity.
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introductory |
| 2 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Fish |
| 3 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Tortoise |
| 4 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Boar |
| 5 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama |
| 6 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama (continued) |
| 7 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama (continued) |
| 8 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama (continued) |
| 9 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama (continued) |
| 10 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama (continued) |
| 11 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Rama (continued) |
| 12 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Kṛṣṇa |
| 13 | Origin of Kauravas and Pāṇḍavas |
| 14 | Story of the Mahābhārata |
| 15 | Ascendance of Pāṇḍavas to heaven |
| 16 | Manifestation of Viṣṇu as Buddha and Kalki |
| 17 | Creation |
| 18 | Genealogy of Svāyambhuva Manu |
| 19 | Secondary Creation: the progeny of Kaśyapa |
| 20 | Primary Creation |
| 21 | Method of worshipping Viṣṇu and other gods |
| 22 | Bath prior to a religious rite |
| 23 | Mode of performing worship |
| 24 | Mode of constructing the sacrificial pit and the oblations unto fire |
| 25 | The formulae and mode of worship relating to Vāsudeva, Saṅkarṣaṇa, Pradyumna and Aniruddha |
| 26 | A description of different positions of fingers in worship |
| 27 | Mode of performing the initiation rite |
| 28 | Mode of anointment for the preceptor |
| 29 | Mode of worshipping Hari in the figure called Sarvatobhadra |
| 30 | Mode of worship of different gods in specially drawn lotus figures |
| 31 | Mode of cleansing oneself and others |
| 32 | Narration about the purificatory rites |
| 33 | Mode of investiture of the sacred thread for the deity and the installation of the deity |
| 34 | Mode of performing oblation |
| 35 | Mode of consecration of an image |
| 36 | Mode of performing the investiture of sacred thread |
| 37 | The investiture of sacred thread for all gods |
| 38 | Benefits of constructing temples |
| 39 | Preparations of ground for constructing temples |
| 40 | The mode of making the respectful offering to the god |
| 41 | Mode of performing consecration |
| 42 | Construction of a temple |
| 43 | Installation of deities in the temples |
| 44 | Characteristics of the image of Vāsudeva |
| 45 | Characteristics of pedestals and details relating to images |
| 46 | Characteristics of different Śālagrāma stones |
| 47 | Mode of worshipping Śālagrāma |
| 48 | Adoration of twenty-four forms of Viṣṇu |
| 49 | Characteristics of forms of ‘Fish’ etc. of Viṣṇu |
| 50 | Characteristics of an image of the goddess |
| 51 | Characteristics of images of different forms of goddesses |
| 52 | Characteristics of images of the Sun and other planets |
| 53 | Characteristics of the liṅga (parabolic representation of Śiva) |
| 54 | The dimensions of different varieties of the liṅga |
| 55 | The characteristics of the pedestal |
| 56 | Five divisions of installation |
| 57 | Consecration of pitchers |
| 58 | Consecration of the idol |
| 59 | Preliminary consecration of an image |
| 60 | Mode of installation of the image of Vāsudeva |
| 61 | Consecration of doors of the temple and the erection of banner |
| 62 | Mode of installation of the image of Goddess Lakṣmī |
| 63 | Mode of installation of other gods and goddesses, the Sudarśana disc and the writing of books and their installations |
| 64 | Mode of consecration of tanks and ponds |
| 65 | The building of pavilions in front of the temples |
| 66 | Mode of consecration of other gods |
| 67 | Renovation of decayed images |
| 68 | Mode of taking out a procession and celebration of festivals after fixing the new image |
| 69 | Mode of conducting the bathing festival |
| 70 | Mode of planting trees |
| 71 | Mode of worshipping Gaṇeśa |
| 72 | Mode of bathing and daily worship |
| 73 | Mode of worshipping the Sun |
| 74 | Mode of worshipping Siva |
| 75 | Mode of installation of the fire |
| 76 | Mode of worshipping Canda (attendant of Siva) |
| 77 | Mode of worshipping Kapila |
| 78 | Mode of investiture of the sacred thread for the deity |
| 79 | Investiture of the sacred thread |
| 80 | Mode of investiture with the fibres of Damanaka |
| 81 | Mode of spiritual initiation |
| 82 | Mode of performing the purificatory initiation |
| 83 | Mode of spiritual initiation that removes one’s bondage |
| 84 | Mode of Initiation for Emancipation |
| 85 | Mode of purifying the Beatific principle of establishment |
| 86 | Mode of purification of Scriptural knowledge |
| 87 | Mode of purification of the principle of peace |
| 88 | Mode of initiation for attaining liberation |
| 89 | Initiation of principles |
| 90 | Anointing the disciple after worshipping Siva |
| 91 | Mantras for worshipping gods |
| 92 | Mode of installing the image of Siva |
| 93 | Mode of worshipping the presiding deity of a ground |
| 94 | Mode of placing the stone slabs |
| 95 | Mode of installation of Linga |
| 96 | Mode of initial consecration of an image |
| 97 | Mode of installation of lord Siva |
| 98 | Mode of installation of the image of goddess Gaurl |
| 99 | Mode of installation of the image of sun-god |
| 100 | Rites of Consecration of doors of a temple |
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| 101 | Mode of consecration of a temple |
| 102 | Mode of consecrating the flag staff |
| 103 | Mode of repair of old or broken lingas |
| 104 | General characteristics of a divine edifice |
| 105 | Mode of worship of the presiding deity of a place |
| 106 | Vastu relating to Cities |
| 107 | The creation of Svayambhuva Manu |
| 108 | Cosmographical account |
| 109 | The greatness of sacred spots |
| 110 | The greatness of Ganga |
| 111 | The Greatness of Prayaga |
| 112 | The greatness of Varanasi |
| 113 | The greatness of Narmada |
| 114 | The greatness of Gaya |
| 115 | Mode of making a pilgrimage to Gaya |
| 116 | Mode of making a pilgrimage to Gayā |
| 117 | Mode of performing the ancestral rites |
| 118 | The Country of Bharata |
| 119 | Description of different continents |
| 120 | The extent of the universe |
| 121 | The Science of Jyotiṣa (Astronomy and Astrology) |
| 122 | Pañcāṅga: The Almanac |
| 123 | Svarodaya cakra, Saṃcakra, Kūrmacakra, Rāhu-cakra |
| 124 | Essence of astrology as described in the Victory in battles |
| 125 | Different circles which get success in battle |
| 126 | Combinations of good and bad asterisms |
| 127 | The auspicious and inauspicious periods of the day based on certain combinations |
| 128 | The Koṣacakra — a drawing to forecast results |
| 129 | Guide-lines for storing and selling grains |
| 130 | Different spheres marked by asterisms indicating victory in battle |
| 131 | Ghaṭaka cakra, Naracakra, Jayacakra indicating failure or success in battle |
| 132 | Sevacakra and the indication of accrual of benefits |
| 133 | Different traits in infants and combinations indicating success in battle |
| 134 | Sacred formula for the conquest of three worlds |
| 135 | Formula for success in battle |
| 136 | The diagram of asterisms indicating the period for undertaking a journey |
| 137 | The formula known as Mahāmāri |
| 138 | The six accessory acts relating to all mantras |
| 139 | The names of sixty years of Hindu cycle and the good or bad results accruing from them |
| 140 | Description of herbs used in charms |
| 141 | Description of herbs used in charms, medicines |
| 142 | Description of medicinal incantations |
| 143 | Mode of worship of Goddess Kubjikā |
| 144 | Mode of worship of Goddess Kubjikā |
| 145 | Different Kinds of mantras and the rites of locating them |
| 146 | Names of different Goddesses |
| 147 | Mode of worshipping the goddess Tvaritā and others |
| 148 | Mode of worship for success in the battle |
| 149 | Mode of performing Lakṣa and Koṭihoma |
| 150 | Names of different Manus, different sages and others during their period |
| 151 | Duties laid down for different castes |
| 152 | Duties of a householder |
| 153 | Duties of a student |
| 154 | Rules of marriage |
| 155 | The Code of Conduct |
| 156 | Purification of things |
| 157 | Pollution and Purification |
| 158 | Kinds of pollution |
| 159 | The merits of libation and the performance of good deeds |
| 160 | Duties of a brāhmaṇa leading life in the forest |
| 161 | Duties of an ascetic |
| 162 | Code of laws |
| 163 | Mode of performing a Śrāddha |
| 164 | Propitiatory rite for the planets |
| 165 | Code of Conduct |
| 166 | Duties of different castes |
| 167 | Propitiatory rite for the planets |
| 168 | Kinds of major sins |
| 169 | Atonements for various offences |
| 170 | Expiations for association with major sinners |
| 171 | Description of certain subtle expiations |
| 172 | The hymn which destroys sins |
| 173 | Different expiations for different sins |
| 174 | Expiations for discontinuing the worship of gods |
| 175 | Rules and regulations relating to the Vows |
| 176 | Vows observed on the first lunar day |
| 177 | Vows observed on the second lunar day |
| 178 | Vows observed on the third lunar day |
| 179 | Vows observed on the fourth lunar day |
| 180 | Vows observed on the fifth lunar day |
| 181 | Vows observed on the sixth lunar day |
| 182 | Vows observed on the seventh lunar day |
| 183 | Vows observed on the eighth lunar day |
| 184 | Vows observed on the eighth lunar day |
| 185 | Vows observed on the ninth lunar day |
| 186 | Vows observed on the tenth lunar day |
| 187 | Vows observed on the eleventh lunar day |
| 188 | Vows observed on the twelfth lunar day |
| 189 | Rules of observing Śrāvaṇa-dvādaśī vrata |
| 190 | Mode of practising Akhaṇḍa-dvādaśī vrata |
| 191 | Mode of practising vows on the thirteenth lunar day |
| 192 | Vows to be observed on the fourteenth lunar day |
| 193 | Description of Śivarātri-vrata |
| 194 | Details relating to the vows of Aṭokā Pūrṇimā |
| 195 | Vows relating to the weak-days |
| 196 | Vows relating to different asterisms |
| 197 | Vows performed on certain days |
| 198 | Vows performed in different months |
| 199 | Vows relating to different seasons |
| 200 | Vow of giving a gift of a lamp |
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| 201 | Mode of worshipping Viṣṇu in a figure of nine compartments |
| 202 | Different flowers used in worship |
| 203 | The nature of hell |
| 204 | Mode of practising the vow of fasting for stipulated months |
| 205 | Mode of performing the Bhīṣmapañcaka Vrata |
| 206 | Mode of offering water of libation to the venerable sage Agastya |
| 207 | Mode of performing Kaumuda Vrata |
| 208 | Rules and regulations relating to vows and gifts in general |
| 209 | Rules relating to gifts |
| 210 | Sixteen great gifts |
| 211 | Different kinds of gifts |
| 212 | Gifts granting the desired fruits |
| 213 | Mode of making a gift of earth and its benefits |
| 214 | The system of veins in the body and their benefits |
| 215 | Mode of reciting Gāyatrī and its greatness |
| 216 | Instructions relating to Gāyatrī |
| 217 | Vasiṣṭha’s hymn to Lord Śiva |
| 218 | Mode of performing the coronation of a king |
| 219 | Sacred syllables for the coronation |
| 220 | Accomplishment of assistance to the king |
| 221 | Code of conduct for the servants |
| 222 | Construction of forts |
| 223 | Duties of a king |
| 224 | Duties of a king in the harem |
| 225 | Duties of a king |
| 226 | Means of conciliation |
| 227 | Code of criminal laws |
| 228 | Instructions relating to military expedition |
| 229 | Significance of dreams |
| 230 | Inauspicious auguries |
| 231 | Good and bad auguries known from the sounds of animals and birds |
| 232 | Omens known from birds |
| 233 | Propitious periods for undertaking an expedition |
| 234 | Six expedients used by the king |
| 235 | Daily duties of a king |
| 236 | Rites preceding the march of a king |
| 237 | A hymn to Lakṣmī for success |
| 238 | Ethics narrated by Rāma |
| 239 | Duties of a king |
| 240 | Six expedients used by a king |
| 241 | Four ways of policy: Conciliation etc. |
| 242 | Statesmanship for a king |
| 243 | Physiognomy of men and their indications |
| 244 | Characteristic features of women |
| 245 | Characteristics of the royal fan, bow and sword |
| 246 | Testing of gems |
| 247 | Characteristics of a site for building |
| 248 | Benefit of worshipping Lord Viṣṇu with flowers and leaves |
| 249 | Science of archery |
| 250 | Science of archery |
| 251 | Method of using a noose |
| 252 | Sword/mace wielding |
| 253 | Justice administration |
| 254 | Debts/repayments |
| 255 | Disputes/ordeals/rules |
| 256 | Property division |
| 257 | Field boundaries |
| 258 | Defamation/punishments |
| 259 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 1) |
| 260 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 2) |
| 261 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 3) |
| 262 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 4) |
| 263 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 5) |
| 264 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 6) |
| 265 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 7) |
| 266 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 8) |
| 267 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 9) |
| 268 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 10) |
| 269 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 11) |
| 270 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 12) |
| 271 | Miscellaneous topics regarding the perusal of the Vedas (Part 13) |
| 272 | Gifts when Puranas are read |
| 273 | Genealogy of dynasties (Part 1) |
| 274 | Genealogy of dynasties (Part 2) |
| 275 | Genealogy of dynasties (Part 3) |
| 276 | Genealogy of dynasties (Part 4) |
| 277 | Genealogy of dynasties (Part 5) |
| 278 | Genealogy of dynasties (Part 6) |
| 279 | Branches of medicine (Part 1) |
| 280 | Branches of medicine (Part 2) |
| 281 | Branches of medicine (Part 3) |
| 282 | Branches of medicine (Part 4) |
| 283 | Branches of medicine (Part 5) |
| 284 | Branches of medicine (Part 6) |
| 285 | Branches of medicine (Part 7) |
| 286 | Branches of medicine (Part 8) |
| 287 | Branches of medicine (Part 9) |
| 288 | Branches of medicine (Part 10) |
| 289 | Branches of medicine (Part 11) |
| 290 | Branches of medicine (Part 12) |
| 291 | Branches of medicine (Part 13) |
| 292 | Branches of medicine (Part 14) |
| 293 | Branches of medicine (Part 15) |
| 294 | Branches of medicine (Part 16) |
| 295 | Branches of medicine (Part 17) |
| 296 | Branches of medicine (Part 18) |
| 297 | Branches of medicine (Part 19) |
| 298 | Branches of medicine (Part 20) |
| 299 | Branches of medicine (Part 21) |
| 300 | Branches of medicine (Part 22) |
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| 301 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 1) |
| 302 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 2) |
| 303 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 3) |
| 304 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 4) |
| 305 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 5) |
| 306 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 6) |
| 307 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 7) |
| 308 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 8) |
| 309 | Mantras for worshipping the goddess Tvarita (Part 1) |
| 310 | Mantras for worshipping the goddess Tvarita (Part 2) |
| 311 | Mantras for worshipping the goddess Tvarita (Part 3) |
| 312 | Mantras for worshipping the goddess Tvarita (Part 4) |
| 313 | Mantras for worshipping the goddess Tvarita (Part 5) |
| 314 | Mantras for worshipping the goddess Tvarita (Part 6) |
| 315 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 9) |
| 316 | Worship of Surya and mantras (Part 10) |
| 317 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 1) |
| 318 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 2) |
| 319 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 3) |
| 320 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 4) |
| 321 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 5) |
| 322 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 6) |
| 323 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 7) |
| 324 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 8) |
| 325 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 9) |
| 326 | Worship of Shiva's ganas (Part 10) |
| 327 | Glorification of establishing a linga in a temple |
| 328 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 1) |
| 329 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 2) |
| 330 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 3) |
| 331 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 4) |
| 332 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 5) |
| 333 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 6) |
| 334 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 7) |
| 335 | Summary of Pingala sutras on metrics (Part 8) |
| 336 | Rudimentary discussion about Vedic phonetics |
| 337 | Poetics and rhetoric |
| 338 | List of the different types of Sanskrit drama |
| 339 | Four ritis or styles of displaying sentiments and emotions during acting (Part 1) |
| 340 | Four ritis or styles of displaying sentiments and emotions during acting (Part 2) |
| 341 | Actions and movements of the limbs of an actor and definitions of the dramatic representations (Part 1) |
| 342 | Actions and movements of the limbs of an actor and definitions of the dramatic representations (Part 2) |
| 343 | Definitions found in the Kavyadarsha of Dandin (Part 1) |
| 344 | Definitions found in the Kavyadarsha of Dandin (Part 2) |
| 345 | Definitions found in the Kavyadarsha of Dandin (Part 3) |
| 346 | Merits and demerits of a composition (Part 1) |
| 347 | Merits and demerits of a composition (Part 2) |
| 348 | List of monosyllabic words |
| 349 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 1) |
| 350 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 2) |
| 351 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 3) |
| 352 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 4) |
| 353 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 5) |
| 354 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 6) |
| 355 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 7) |
| 356 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 8) |
| 357 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 9) |
| 358 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 10) |
| 359 | Rules of Sanskrit grammar (Part 11) |
| 360 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 1) |
| 361 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 2) |
| 362 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 3) |
| 363 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 4) |
| 364 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 5) |
| 365 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 6) |
| 366 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 7) |
| 367 | Lexicon on the pattern of the Amarakosha (Part 8) |
| 368 | Human anatomy (Part 1) |
| 369 | Human anatomy (Part 2) |
| 370 | Human anatomy (Part 3) |
| 371 | Various types of Narakas |
| 372 | Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga (Part 1) |
| 373 | Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga (Part 2) |
| 374 | Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga (Part 3) |
| 375 | Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga (Part 4) |
| 376 | Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga (Part 5) |
| 377 | Philosophy of Vedanta and knowledge of Brahma (Part 1) |
| 378 | Philosophy of Vedanta and knowledge of Brahma (Part 2) |
| 379 | Philosophy of Vedanta and knowledge of Brahma (Part 3) |
| 380 | Philosophy of Vedanta and knowledge of Brahma (Part 4) |
| 381 | Gist of the Bhagavad Gita |
| 382 | Version of the Yama Gita |
| 383 | Glorification of the Agni Purana |