The Matsya Purana is one of the 18 major Hindu scriptures and is considered to be one of the most sacred texts of Hinduism.

The Matsya Purana is a Mahapurana, a category of Hindu scriptures that are considered to be more sacred than the Vedas.

The name "Matsya Purana" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Matsya", which means "fish", and "Purana", which means "ancient" or "old".

The Matsya Purana is attributed to the god Matsya, who is said to have narrated the story of the churning of the ocean of milk to the god Brahma.

The Matsya Purana is a comprehensive text that covers a wide range of topics, including cosmology, mythology, and philosophy.

• The Matsya Purana is said to have been written in 8,000 verses.
• The text is divided into 12 books, each dealing with a different aspect of Hindu mythology and philosophy.
• The Matsya Purana is considered to be a more authoritative text than the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
• The text contains numerous stories and legends about Hindu deities, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
• The Matsya Purana is said to have been composed during the Gupta period, around 4th-6th century CE.