Preserving Ancient Wisdom
Maha Puranas is a digital initiative dedicated to preserving and making accessible the 18 Maha Puranas—sacred texts that form an integral part of Hindu culture and philosophy. This project represents a humble contribution to our cultural heritage, ensuring that these ancient scriptures remain accessible to future generations.
Through modern web technologies, we aim to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary accessibility, making these profound texts available to scholars, students, and spiritual seekers worldwide.
Technical Architecture
Frontend Framework
Built with Next.js 14 using the App Router, leveraging React Server Components for optimal performance and SEO. The application uses TypeScript for type safety and Tailwind CSS for responsive, modern UI design.
Server Architecture
Server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) ensure fast page loads and excellent search engine optimization. API routes handle dynamic content loading and progressive chapter rendering for large texts.
Content Management
Markdown-based content storage with custom parsers for table of contents extraction and chapter segmentation. Progressive loading ensures smooth user experience even with large texts.
Deployment
Containerized with Docker and orchestrated via Docker Compose. Caddy reverse proxy handles SSL/TLS termination and automatic certificate management for secure, production-ready hosting.
Performance Optimizations
- • Progressive content loading with Intersection Observer API
- • Optimized bundle sizes with code splitting
- • Server-side rendering for instant page loads
- • Efficient markdown parsing and HTML conversion
- • Responsive design with mobile-first approach
- • SEO optimization with structured data (JSON-LD)
Key Features
Accessibility
Semantic HTML and ARIA labels ensure the platform is accessible to all users, including those using screen readers.
Internationalization Ready
Architecture supports multiple languages and translations for broader accessibility.
Progressive Reading
Large texts load progressively, ensuring smooth navigation without overwhelming the browser.
Modern Technology
Built with cutting-edge web technologies ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
Technology Stack
Frontend
- • Next.js 14
- • React 18
- • TypeScript
- • Tailwind CSS
Backend
- • Node.js
- • Next.js API Routes
- • Markdown Parser
Infrastructure
- • Docker
- • Docker Compose
- • Caddy
- • SSL/TLS
Tools
- • ESLint
- • Prettier
- • Git
Support This Initiative
Maha Puranas is a passion project dedicated to preserving our cultural heritage and making ancient wisdom accessible to all. While this is a contribution to our shared knowledge and culture, maintaining and enhancing this platform requires ongoing resources.
What Your Support Enables
- • Server hosting and infrastructure costs
- • Continuous development and feature enhancements
- • Content digitization and quality assurance
- • Platform maintenance and security updates
- • Performance optimizations and scalability improvements
- • Community support and user experience enhancements
Your generous support, no matter how small, helps ensure that this valuable resource remains free and accessible to everyone. Every contribution directly supports the preservation and dissemination of these ancient texts for future generations.
"Knowledge is the greatest gift we can share. Your support helps us continue this sacred work of preserving our cultural heritage."
If you wish to support this initiative, we humbly accept donations through MCB Juice. Your kindness, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated and helps us continue this sacred work of preserving our cultural heritage.
We are grateful for your support in keeping this knowledge accessible to all.
All contributions are deeply appreciated and will be used solely for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Maha Puranas platform.
Get In Touch
We welcome suggestions, feedback, and inquiries. Whether you're a scholar, student, or simply passionate about preserving our cultural heritage, we'd love to hear from you.