The Harivamsa Purana particularly describes the pastimes of the Supreme Lord that took place after the battle of Kurukshetra including his pastimes of disappearance. This Purana is seen as a supplement of the Mahabharata.

Harivamsa consists of about sixteen thousand verses, it was first recited by the great sage, Vaisampayana, to King Janamejaya. In that assembly, Ugrasrava or Sauti was also present. Later on, by the request of the sages at Naimisaranya, headed by Saunaka, Sauti again recited the Harivamsa Purana.