It is one of the importanrt books of astrology belonging to ancient India. It delas with the effects of each house in the natal chart in far greater detail besides giving the description about the planets, their effects, lifespan and prosperity.
It is one of the eighteen Puranas, a Vaishnava Purana, in the form of a conversation between Lord Vishnu and Garuda(King of birds.). It primarily explains the reason and meaning of human life. It contains life after death, funeral rites etc.
It is an Altakkatha. It is duvided in sucha a way as to be presented as an independent performance. The story of Nalacaritam is based on Mahabharata. The story revolves around the most righteous Nishada king Nala, his Damayanti and the troubles they undergo inspite of being pious and virtuous.