Question

What did the emergence of Gods like Shiva, Vishnu, Durga influence?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• There should be at least 3 points here.
• Write about the influence it had on the Puranas.
• Write about how this led to the Bhakti tradition.

Solution:

• Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga came to be worshipped widely.
• Local myths and legends got incorporated in the Puranas.
• The Puranas also stated that it was possible to receive God’s grace, irrespective of caste.
• From here, the idea of bhakti or devotion became very popular.