It is the biggest among Puranas. Named after Skanda, son of Siva, this Purana
expounds doctrines and worship of Siva. It also contains legends of Siva,
especially his battles with Daityas and Danavs. There are section of Yoga,
Dhyana (Meditation) and Jnana (Knowledge). It describes Siva temples in and
around Varanasi. It is encyclopaedic in character and throws light on different
topics of general interest. This Purana is divided in to Seven Khandas:
Mahesvara, Brahma, Vaisnava, Kasi, Avantya, Nagara and Prabhasa. While the first
three include episodes related to Trinity, the last four deal with the holy
places of pilgrimage, the meaning and significance thereof and the