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The Skanda-Purana: (English Translation in 22 Volumes)

Código del Artículo: IDF415

por Dr. G.V. Tagare

Hardcover (Edición: 2007)

Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Tamaño: 8.8" X 5.4"
Páginas: 7725
Weight: 12 Kg

Precio: Euro 377.34

Descripción

Publisher's note

The purest gems lie hidden in the bottom of the ocean or in the depth of rocks. One has to dive into the ocean or delve into the rocks to find them out. Similarly truth lies concealed in the language which with the passage of time has become obsolete. Man has to learn that language before he discovers that truth.

But he has neither the means nor the leisure to embark on that course. We have therefore planned to help him acquire knowledge by an easier course. We have started the series of Ancient indian tradition and mythology in English translation. Our goal to universalize knowledge through the most popular international medium of expression. The publication of the puranas in English translation is a step towards that goal.

Introduction

All religions be it islam Christianity or Hinduism lay great emphasis on the sanctity of certain places and enjoin pilgrimage to them. Large rivers mountains and forests have always been venerated as the abodes of gods.

Ancient Sutras and old Smrtis like Manu and Yajnavalkya do not attach importance to Tirthas but the later literature on this branch of Dharmasastra is very extensive. The Mahabharata regards pilgrimage to Tirthas more meritorious than sacrifices.

Hence it was natural that Puranas and digests on Tirthas vied with one another in glorifying their respective Tirthas. The Skanda Purana is not one book but a library of such Sthaal Puranas or Tirtha Mahatmyas. Hence its importance for researches in different disciplines.

The great oriental scholar Dr. Jan Gonda has succinctly emphasized the importance of these sthala puranas in his Medieval religious literature in Sanskrit as follows.

This genre of literature is not only very useful for deepening out knowledge of the cultural and religious history of india in general but also most valuable for those who want to reconstruct the development of regional history and local cults or to gain a deeper insight into various religious institutions for instance the recommendation of pilgrimage to poor people as a substitute for expensive sacrifice into beliefs and practices e.g. those who bathe here go to heaven and those who die here are not born again and in connection with the conviction in religious suicide and worship of the deceased and into the significance of holy places local variants of myths and legends and so on. They give information on topography.

The Skp is thus a mine of social cultural political historical geographical religious and philosophical information.

it need not however be supposed that the Skp or the Mbh underestimates the importance of moral purity. The Skp kasikhanda quotes Mbh vana 82.9-12 and exhorts the need of self control knowledge and penance for obtaining the full advantage of pilgrimage.

The Skp is specially important as it covers practically the whole of india. Thus it describes the topography cultural traditions etc. of the Himalayan region of Uttara Pradesh Orissa (in Purusottama ksetra-mahat-mya) Malwa Rajasthan and a part of Gujarat western india along with Gujarat and south india. The Skp has thus covered the major part of india (except such states as maharashtra and Punjab). The authors of each of these Mahatmyas knew their respective regions like the palm of their hand and describe the topography of the area particular Tirtha its location legendary history its distance and directions from the main Tirtha. Naturally these Tirtha-mahata-myas came to be written at different times by different authors. Hence the criticism or evaluation of a particular Khanda should not be regarded as applicable to the whole of the Skp thus the ignorance about the beginning of the kali age or the dates of Vikramaditya Saka, Pramati etc. in Kaumarkakahanda should be attributed to the author of that particular khanda and not to authors of other parts. Similarly the author of the Kasikhanda does not mean that the whole of the Skp is of that poetic standard. The general literary standard of other authors however is certainly high.

This Purana is called Skanda according to the NP 104.2-4 Vyasa this Purana Skanda and described it as consisting of a hundred thousand verses and all the rites and rituals regarding Siva have been revealed by Skanda.

The Skp in the concluding (44th) Adhyaya of the last Khanda informs us.

This skanda Purana was formerly disclosed by Kumara (skanda).

This Purana contributing to longevity and pleasing to the people of four Varnas was certainly created by the greatsouled Skanda.

in the traditional list of Mahapuranas the Skp holds the thirteenth rank but in its extent in number of verses it is the first.

The Skp is found in two versions or forms (1)Khandas and (2) Samhitas the Samhitas are six in number viz ,(a) Sanatkumara (b) Suta (c) Sankari (d) Vaisnavi (e) Brahmi and (f) Saura the total number of verses in these Samhitas is one hundred thousand.

But the NP recognizes the Khanda version. The Skp has the following seven khandas.

(1) Mahesvara (2) Vaisnava (3) Brahma (4) Kasi (5) Avanti (6) Nagara and (7) Prabhasa the NP 104.3 states that the Skp contains 81,000 verses a figure confirmed by the Skp in the colophon of each Adhyaya. The Mtp 53.41-42 the Vap 104 and the Bhp 12,13 give 81,000 as the number of its verses. But the AP 272.17 states that the Skp has 84,000 verses a view confirmed by the Skp.

The Venkateshwar Press edition of the Skp which we translate contains 94313 verses. The incidents mentioned in this Purana took place in the Tatpurusa Kalpa.

There are four editions of this Khanda type of Skp (1) the Venkateshwar Press (VP) (2) Bangavasi (BV) (3) Naval Kishore Press Lucknow and (4) the Gurumandala (GM) edition but these editions vary in their contents for ecample the catruastiti linga mahatmya in Part i of the Avanti Khanda is not found in the Lucknow edition. in Part ii of the Avanti Khanda some 110 chapters differ considerably from those in the VP edition. The GM includes the spurious Satya Narayana mahatmya in the Reva khanda but it is not found in the VP Edition.

The Skp Vii states that the entire Purana was narrated formerly by Skanda to Bhrgu. Angiras got it from Bhrgu Cyavana got it from Angiras Reika got if from Cyavana. it is thus traditionally handed down. The Purana is silent as to how it came up to suta through Vyasa. The rest of that last chapter of the Skp is Phalasruti.

The present text of the Sky is somewhat different from that of the 11th cent. A.D. Some of the verses then existing in the Skp and quoted as such by Laksmidhara in the Kalpataru (A.D. 1110) are not found in the present day text of the Sky. For example, in the Kalpataru on Tirtha (pp. 36-3 some 19 verses are quoted from the Sky, but they are untraced in the present text of the SkP, though they are found in LP 92.120-142. in the Kalpataru on p. 44 three verses are quoted from the Sky but are not found in our Sky text, though they are traced in the Ly 92.97-99

There is thus an urgent necessity of preparing a critical edition of the Skanda Purana. I have, however, followed here the VP edition.

The position of the Skp as a Mahapuraa is not disputed by anyone. But the very nature of Sky being a library of Ksetra and other Mahatamyas, is basically different from other Puraias, say the VP or the Bhp. Hence we should not stretch the Sky on the Procrustean bed of puranam paica1akca- zam. in fact (as observed by A.D. Pusalkar in Studies in Epics and Puratnas, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay) the paflca laksatzas are observed in their breach by a number of Puranas except the VP. The Sky not being one book, is not expected to follow the five laksanas. it is true that many books in the Sky share the Puranic ideas about Sarga, Pratisarga, Manvantara, but the lakksanas Vamsa and Vansabycarita are totally absent except a few unconnected semi-historical references in the Kaumarikaichanda and Brahmakhanda (see infra, the section on "Semi-historical References in the Skanda Puraa").

As society in Puranic india is of utmost importance and interest, let us first see society as depicted in the Sky. Like other Puranas, the Sky nostalgically remembers the ideal social condition in the Krta Age-a classless society, free provision of shelter, food, clothes and ornaments by trees, absence of the concept of Adharma etc. the evolution of varnas like Ksatriyas and the introduction of the performance of sacrifices appeared in treta Yuga.

But as P.V. Kane Points out Varna is not jati or caste Jati has the following characteristics.

(1) Heredity caste is assigned by birth

(2) Endogamy and Exogamy

(3) Certain restrictions as to food (what food is to be taken from whom etc.)

(4) Occupation A particular caste is to follow a particular occupation.

(5) Gradation of castes on a social scale jati thus lays special emphasis on birth or heredity, while Varna emphasized duties.

But Brahmana ksatriya vaisaya and sudra are equally important parts of the body of the Purusa. it thus represents the organic nature of the Hindu Society.

The Skp strongly asserts equality between man and man.

Humanity being the common factor who is low and who is high? Asks Skp iV if four sons are born from the same person from the same woman how can they belong to four different varpas. The distinction between one varna and another does not hold water. Hence nobody should every regard that there is difference between man and man like Sankara Vedanta the Skp also espoused elsewhere the stand of equality. Listing the created castes god Brahmi asserts the equality of these casters to Narada all those subjects are born from parts of my body and hence are equal.

This equality is voiced in other Puranas as well e.g. all varnas are born of the person the respetive duties of Brahamanas Ksatriyas, vaisyas and Sutras are based on old Smrtis like Manu Yajnavalkya. But even brahamanas took to different vocations like agriculture medical profession begging at forbidden houses and became degraded. it resulted in the creation of eleven castes among brahmanas who neither dine dor marry inter.

Contents

	Part I
	Publisher's Note
	Editorial	v
	Abbreviations	vii
	Introduction	xi
	Skanda Purana Book I: Mahesvarakhanda Section I: Kedarkhanda
1	Daksa's insolence	1
2	Satys Arrival at Daksa's Sacrifice	7
3	Virabhadra Comes to the Yajna	13
4	A Fight between Vibhadra and Visnu and Others	20
5	Meritoriousness of Devotion to Siva	26
6	Curse to Brahma and Others	42
7	Worship of the Linga	47
8	The Story of a Thief: incarnation of Rama	53
9	The Churning of the Ocean	64
10	Siva Swallows the Poison	74
11	Procedure to Ganesa Worship: Manifestation of Laksmi	82
12	Devas Taste the Divine Nectar	90
13	The Fight between Devas and Asuras	96
14	Resuscitation of Dead Daityas	106
15	Nahusa and Yayati: Their indrahood and Fall	109
16	Dadhicys Gift of His Body	118
17	Vrtra Killed: Bali Prepares for War	126
18	Vamana's Arrival Balys Sacrifice	151
19	Sukra Curses Bali: Vamana Grants Boon to Bali	169
20	The Nirunatva of the Siva Linga: The Manifestation of Bhavani	176
21	Parvatys Penance	181
22	Sankara's Revelation of Himself to Parvati: Their Dialogue	196
23	Siva's Marriage	207
24	The Marriage Ceremony of Siva: The Arrangement for Accommodating Devas and Others	214
25	The Marriage Ritual	220
26	The Marriage Celebration of Siva and Parvati: Auspicious Festivities	227
27	The Birth of Kumara Karttikeya	232
28	Preparations of Devas and Daityas for War	242
29	The Battle Between Suras and Taraka	247
30	Taraka is Slain	254
31	The Greatness of Sivalinga	258
32	The Burning of Kala	268
33	The Greatness of Sivaratri Vrata	277
34	Siva Loses to Parvati in a Game of Dice	287
35	Parvati as Sabari Brings Back Siva: Siva's Coronation	301
	Index	307

	Part II
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	vii
	Abbreviations	xv
	Skanda Purana Book I: Mahesvarakhanda Section II: Kaumarikakhanda
1	Redemption of Five Apsaras by Arjuna	1
2	Glorification of Holy Places	10
3	Greatness of the Tirtha at the Confluence of Mahi and Sea	21
4	Dialogue between Narada and Arjuna: Different Kinds of Charitable Gifts	29
5	Dialogue between Narada and Sutanu	38
6	Narada Settles Brahmanas at the Holy Spot	51
7	Nadijangha's Story	64
8	Prakarakarna's Story	74
9	The Vulture's Story	81
10	Revival of indradyumna's Renown	86
11	The Previous Births of the Tortoise	90
12	Great Efficacy of the Worship of Siva: The Story of Sage Lomasa	95
13	Satarudriya Lingas	101
14	The Legend of Vajranga	122
15	The Birth of the Asura Taraka	130
16	Taraka and Devendra Prepare for War	136
17	The Fight between Yama and Grasana	143
18	The Battle between the Armies of Taraka and the Devas	148
19	The Battle between Visnu and Kalanemi	155
20	Visnu Fights with Daityas	161
21	Taraka's Victory in the Battle	169
22	The Birth of Parvati	193
23	Himavan Consoled	199
24	Kama is Burned	204
25	Mahadeva Meets Parvati: Eagerness for Marriage with Parvati	208
26	The Marriage of Hara and Gauri Celebrated	220
27	Parvati Enraged: The Origin of Ganesa	227
28	Parvati Goes to the Mountain for Penance	234
29	Kumara Becomes Commander-in-chief of the Deva Army: (i) Legend of Arbuda	236
30	Skanda installed as the Commander-in-chief	254
31	Kumara's March against the City of Tarakasura	260
32	Taraka is Slain	264
33	The Greatness of Lingas installed by Kumara	278
34	The Greatness of Kumaresa	284
35	Greatness of Stambhesvara	294
36	Description of the Five Lingas Concluded	295
37	Bhuvanakosa: Evolution of the Universe: Description of Dvipas or Continents	301
38	The Position of the Higher World	309
39	The Greatness of Barkaresvara	315
40	The Birth of Mahakala: The Arrangement of Four Yugas	335
41	Kinds of Sins; Procedure of Siva Worship; Rules of Good Conduct	361
42	The Story of Brahmana Aitareya	378
43	Establishment of Bhattaditya	401
44	Description of the Divyas (Ordeals)	410
45	The Story of Nandabhadra	418
46	Events Connected with Baladitya	430
47	Installation of Goddesses at Bahudaka Tirtha	444
48	The Description of Somanatha	453
49	Dialogue between Kamatha and the Sun-god	456
50	Human body-A Miniature Cosmos: Departure of the Soul to the Next World	462
51	The Greatness of Jayaditya	470
52	The Story of Kotitirtha	478
53	Greatness of Tripurusasala and the Glory of Narada's Lake	482
54	The Glory of idol Lake	486
55	The Characteristics of Yoga	491
56	Brahmesvara, Moksesvara and Garbhesvara	505
57	The Glory of Nilakantha	506
58	End of Arjuna's Pilgrimage	507
59	The Departure of Ghatotkaca to Pragjyotisa	513
60	The Birth of Barbarika	519
61	The Liturgy of Ganesvara	525
62	The Practice of Mahavidya	531
63	Vikaya's Accomplishment of Siddhi	538
64	The Greatness of Bhimesvara	545
65	Disagreement between Bhima and Yudhisthira: installation of Kalesvari	551
66	Krsna beheads Barbarika: Greatness of Guptaksetra Concluded	562
	Index	575

	Part III
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	vii
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book I: Mahesvarakhanda Section II: Arunacalamahatamya
1	The Manifestation of the Taijasa Linga-Arunacala	1
2	Greatness of immovable Linga of Sankara	8
3	Parvati Goes to Kanci for Penance	13
4	Parvati Goes to the Hermitage of Gautama	19
5	The Greatness of Brahmapuskara	25
6	Description of Various Holy Places at Aruncala	31
7	Different Tirthas on Arunacala	43
8	The Propitiation of Arunesvara	47
9	The Efficacy of the Circumambulation of Arunesvara	54
10	The Fight with Mahisasura	65
11	Mahisasura Slain: His Head Stuck to Gaurys Hand	74
12	The Reunion of the Goddess with Siva	82
13	Granting of Boons to Parvati	90
	UTTARADHA
1	Introduction: Markandeya's Query	95
2	A List of Different Sacred Places of Siva on the Earth	97
3	Markandeya's Further Query	106
4	The Greatness of Arunacala	108
5	Rewards and Punishments Resulting from Previous Karmas	113
6	Expiatory Rites	116
7	Holy Rites for Special Attainments	120
8	The Description of Creation	125
9	Dispute between Brahma and Visnu	127
10	Manisfestation of the Fiery Linga	131
11	Visnu's Exploration of the Top of the Column of Splendour	133
12	Brahma's Requests the Ketaka Bunch to Perjure	136
13	Brahma Requests the Ketaka Bunch to Perjure	138
14	Manisfestation of Sankara	140
15	Brahma Prepares to Eulogize Siva	143
16	Description of the Temple of Arunacala by Brahma and Visnu	145
17	The Sports of Siva and Parvati	151
18	Parvatys Devotional Service to Arunacalesvara	154
19	Demon Mahisa Slain by Durga	161
20	Parvatys Eulogy of the Lord of Arunacala	168
21	Siva Praises Parvati	171
22	The Story of Vajrangada	175
23	The Story of Kaladhara and Kantisali	180
24	Vajrangada Attains Salvation	181
	Index	187

	Part IV
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	vii
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book II: Vaishnavakhanda Section I: Venkatcala Mahatmya
1	Narada's Vision of Yajnavaraha	1
2	Propitation of Sri Varaha by Mantras	13
3	Manifestation of the Lord to the Eyes of Everyone at the Request of Agastya	16
4	Narada Approaches Padmavati	20
5	Srinivasa Enchanted on Seeing Padmavati	25
6	Marks of Visnu's Devotee	31
7	Preparations for the Marriage of Padmalaya	38
8	The Marriage of Srinivasa and Padmavati	44
9	The Story of Hunter Vasu: The Greatness of Padmasaras	48
10	The Story of Emperor Tondaman	59
11	Kasyapa Absolved of Sins	69
12	The Greatness of Svamipuskarini	76
13	The Greatness of Svamipuskarini	81
14	The Greatness of Svamipuskarini	86
15	The Greatness of Ramakrsna Tirtha	90
16	The Merit of Making a Gift of Water	92
17	The Greatness of Venkatacala	96
18	The Glory of Sri Venkatacala	99
19	The Greatness of Papavinasana Tirtha	102
20	Merit from Gift of Lands	111
21	The Greatness of Akasaganga	119
22	Qualifications of Those Who Are Fit to Receive Charitable Gifts	125
23	Great Efficacy of Cakratirtha	131
24	The Episode of the Gandharva Sundara	135
25	The Greatness of Jabalitirtha	139
26	The Greatness of Tumburu (Ghona) Tirtha	143
27	Sri Venkatacala Contains All the Tirthas	152
28	In Praise of Kataha Tirtha	158
29	Arjuna Proceeds on a Pilgrimage	166
30	Description of the Hermitage of Bharadvaja	171
31	Agastya's Departure to the South	176
32	The Birth of Suvarnamukhari	180
33	The Efficacy of Suvarnamukhari	186
34	The Miraculous Power of Agastya Tirtha and Agasteyesvara	193
35	The Confluence of Kalya with Suvarnamukhari	198
36	Glorification of the Boar incarnation (of Visnu)	204
37	The Arrival of Sankha, Agastya and Others at Sri Ventakacala	209
38	Manifestation of Lord Visnu to Agastya and others	214
39	Anjana's Penance for Getting a Son	222
40	The Proper Times for Sacred bath in Viyadganga	226
	Index	229

	Part V
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	vii
	Abbreviations	xiii
	Skanda Purana Book II: Vaishnavakhanda Section II: Purusottama-ksetra Mahatmya
1	A Dialogue between Jaimini and the Sages	1
2	Yama's Prayer	5
3	Story of Markandeya and the Greatness of Yamesvara	9
4	The Redemption of Pudarika and Ambarisa	14
5	Pundarika and Ambarisa Attains Salvation	22
6	Description of the Land of Utkala	29
7	The Story of indradyumna	31
8	The Messenger Vidyapati Returns	39
9	Vidyapati Reports to indradyumna	45
10	Dialogue between Narada and indradyumna	50
11	Dialogue between Narada and indradyumna (Continued)	60
12	Description of the Holy Place Ekamravana (Bhuvanesvara)	72
13	The Greatness of Kapotesa and Bilvesvara	82
14	Narada Consoles indradyumna and Urges Him to Perform Horse-sacrifices	85
15	Indradyumna's Grief Dispelled: Manifestation of Four-formed Visnu	89
16	Installation of the idol of Nrsimha	93
17	Indradyumna Performs a Thousand Horse-sacrifices	98
18	The Eternal Banyan Tree Emerges	109
19	The Lord Manifests Himself as Wooden idol	112
20	Origin of the indradyumna Lake	116
21	Indradyumna Gets the Royal Shrine Built	122
22	Indradyumna Goes to Brahma's Abode along with Narada	126
23	Indradyumna Returns after Visiting Brahma	130
24	Devas Eulogize the Lord: Padmanidhys Reception	135
25	The Construction and installation of the Chariot of the Lord	139
26	Indradyumna Worships the Lord: King Gala Submits to indradyumna	145
27	Installation of the Four Deities	149
28	The Lord Adopts the Form of Nrsimha: Dialogue between Brahma and indradyumna	158
29	The Lord Grants Boons to indradyumna	163
30	The Greatness of Pancatirtha	168
31	The Procedure for the Sacred Ablution of the Lord in the Wooden Body	181
32	The Rite of Jyestha Pancaka	188
33	The Chariot-Procession Called Gundica Yatra	194
34	In Praise of Chariot-Procession	203
35	The Procedure of Preserving the Chariot	207
36	The Festival's of Lords Retiring o Sleep	209
37	King Sveta Attains Salvation	214
38	The Great Efficacy of Nirmalya etc.	219
39	Festival to be Celebrated during Caturmasya	229
40	Pravarana (Covering) Festival of Nrsimha	235
41	The Festival of Holy Bath on Pusya Day	237
42	The Festival of the Transit (of the Sun) to Capricorn	239
43	The Festival of Swing	241
44	Description of the Jyesthapancaka Vrata	245
45	The Procedure of Splitting Damanaka Grass	248
46	Celebration of Yatra by Daksa (on Aksayatrtiya)	250
47	Meditation on the Lord in Different Forms	254
48	Popularization of the Lord's Worship by indradyumna	255
49	The Merit of Listening to a Purana	258
	Index	263

	Part VI
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	xi
	Abbreviations	xv
	Skanda Purana Book II: Vaishnavakhanda Section III: Badarikasrama Mahatmya
1	Superiority of the Holy Place Badarikasrama over all Tirthas	1
2	Agni Eulogizes the Lord	7
3	The Greatness of Agnitirtha ans Silas of Narada and Markandeya	11
4	The Greatness of the Rocks of Garuda, Varaha and Narasimha	18
5	The Greatness of Visala	23
6	The Greatness of Vasudhara	28
7	The Greatness of Pancadhara and other Tirthas	34
8	The Greatness of Various Tirthas at Badari	42
	Section IV: Kartikkamasa-Mahatamya
1	Praise of Karttika Vow	49
2	Rites to Be Observed in Karttika	54
3	The Glory of Karttika	59
4	The Procedure of Karttikasnana	64
5	The Daily Routine of Duties in Karttika	70
6	Directions for Karttikavarata	73
7	Special Efficacy of the Gift of Lamps	78
8	The Greatness of Tulasi (Basil Plant)	88
9	Rites to be Performed on Vatsadvadasi, Yamatrayodasi, Narakacaturdasi and Dipavali	92
10	The Greatness of the First Day in the Bright Half of Karttika	101
11	The Efficacy of Yamadvitiya (The 2nd Day of Karttika)	107
12	The Efficacy of Dhatri	112
13	Previous Life of Satyabhama	122
14	The Birth of Jalandhara	127
15	The Victories of Jalandhara	130
16	Narada Visits Jalandhara	133
17	Dialogue between Narada and Jalandhara	136
18	Rudra's Army Defeated	139
19	The Fall of Virabhadra	142
20	Fight between Siva and Jalandhara	144
21	Vrnda's Self-immolation	146
22	Jalandhara Attains Salvation	149
23	The Origin of Dhatri and Tulasi	152
24	The Legend of Dharmadatta	154
25	Kalaha Attains Salvation	157
26	Dialogue between King Cola and Visnudasa	159
27	King Cola and Visnudasa Liberated	163
28	Dharmadatta Attains Salvation	165
29	The Story of Dhanesvara	168
30	Fasts and Austerities of the Month	171
31	The Rite of Kusmandanavami	177
32	The Efficacy of Bhismpancaka Vrata	180
33	Rules Pretaining to Pbabodhini	184
34	The Procedure of Concluding the Vrata	189
35	Vaikuntha Caturdasi Vrata	192
36	The Efficacy of Listening to the Purana	196
	Section:V: Margasirsa-Mahatmya
1	Fruit of Holy Bath in the Month of Margasirsa (Obtained by Gopis)	201
2	The Application of Tripundra	203
3	imprinting Marks of Conch, etc.	207
4	Worshipping the Conch	212
5	The Fruit of Conch Worship	216
6	The Fruit of Offering Tulasi Twigs and Sandalpaste	219
7	Superiority of Jati Flower	223
8	The Greatness of Tulasi	225
9	The Procedure for Naivedya	229
10	The Concluding Rites in the Lord's Worship	232
11	The Story of Ekadasi	236
12	Uninterrupted Ekadasi Vow	243
13	importance of Jagarana in Ekadasi Vrata	249
14	The Greatness of the "Matsya" Festival	253
15	Efficacy of the Name of Krsna	257
16	The Greatness of Srimadbhagavata	262
17	The Greatness of Mathura	267
	Section VI: Bhagavata-Mahatya
1	The Greatness of Vrajabhumi	273
2	Pariksit and Others Meet Uddhava	277
3	Dialogue between Pariksit and Uddhava	280
4	The Recitation of Bhagvata	286
	Index to Section III	293
	Index to Section IV	295
	Index to Section VI	301
	Index to Section VII	303

	Part VII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	xi
	Abbreviations	xv
	Skanda Purana Book II: Vaisnava-khanda Section VII: Vaisakhamasa Mahatmya
1	The Greatness of the Holy Bath in Vaisakha	1
2	The Benefit of the Different Kinds of Charitable Gifts	3
3	Charitable Gifts (Continued)	7
4	The Holy Rites to be Observed in Vaisakha	11
5	The Excellence of Vaisakha	15
6	The Story of House-Lizard	18
7	Salvation of a Pisaca (Globlin)	23
8	Daksa's Yajna; Parvatys Birth etc.	27
9	The Birth of Kumara	34
10	Glorification of the Gifts of Umbrellas: The Story of Hemakanta	41
11	The Anecdote of King Kirtiman	48
12	Yama's Lamentation	57
13	Yama is Consoled	60
14	Liberation of a Pisaca	66
15	Story of a Ruler of Pancaladesa	70
16	The Pancala King Attains Sayujya	76
17	Story of Dantila and Kohala	81
18	Previous Birth of the Hunter	86
19	The Curse of Wind-god	92
20	The Bhagavata Dharmas	98
21	Birth of Valmiki	106
22	Liberation of Pitrs	111
23	The Greatness of Aksaya Trtiya	120
24	Salvation of a Bitch: importance of Dvadasi	124
25	The Conclusion	132
	Section VIII: Ayodhya-Mahatmya
1	Ther Greatness of Visnuhari	139
2	Brahmakunda and Sahasradhara	149
3	The Tirthas: Svargadvara: Candrahari: Conclusion of Candra Vrata	157
4	The Greatness of Dharmahari	164
5	The Efficacy of Tilodaki	171
6	The Greatness of Sargadvara and Gopratara	173
7	Brhaspati, Rukmini and Other Kundas	191
8	Ratikunda and other Holy Tirthas	202
9	The Glory of Various Tirthas	211
10	Pilgrimage to Ayodhya	216
	Section IX: Vasudeva -Mahatmya
1	Query by Savarni	225
2	Meeting of Narayana and Narada	228
3	Sri Vasudeva to Be Worshipped by All	231
4	Sveta-Dvipa	234
5	Uparicara Vasu, a Pious King	238
6	Fall of Uparicara Vasu	241
7	Uparicara Vasu Attains Liberation	245
8	Curse to Devendra	249
9	Genesis of Yajnas involving Himsa	251
10	The Grace of Vasudeva	254
11	Churning for the Nectar: Birth of the Position Kalakuta	257
12	Churning of the Ocean: Birth of Fourteen Precious Jewels	261
13	Gods Drink the Nectar	263
14	The Marriage Festival of Laksmi and Narayana	266
15	Eulogy of Laksmi-Narayana	270
16	Description of Goloka	277
17	Manifestation of Vasudeva	281
18	incarnations of Vasudeva	285
19	Narada Meets Nara and Narayana	290
20	The Duties of Four Varnas	293
21	Duties of Celibates (Students)	298
22	Duties of Householders	299
23	Duties of Forest-Hermaits and Recluses	306
24	The Nature of Knowledge	310
25	Vairagya and Bhakti	316
26	Eligibility for Kriya-Yoga etc.	321
27	Procedure of Puja Mandala Construction	325
28	Kriya-Yoga: Meditation on the Forms of Radha and Krsna	333
29	Kriya-Yoga: Procedure of Worship of Vasudeva	336
30	Description of Yoga and Limbs	341
31	Euology of Nara and Narayana	344
32	Text-transmission of Vasudeva-Mahatmya	346
	Index to Section VII	351
	Index to Section VIII	356
	Index to Section IX	359

	Part VII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	xi
	Abbreviations	xiii
	Skanda Purana Book III: Brahma-khanda Section I: Setu Mahatmya
1	The Merit of Visiting Setu	1
2	The Construction o Setu	10
3	Dharmatirtha Becomes Famous as Cakratirtha	18
4	Redemption of Durdama from a Curse	27
5	Redemption from Curse of Alambusa and Vidhuma	32
6	Battle between the Goddess and Mahisasura	44
7	Mahisasura Killed	49
8	Sudarsana Becomes a Vampire	54
9	Redemption of Sudarsana and Sukarna	60
10	The Sanctifying Power of Papavinasa	66
11	Glorification of Sita Lake: indra Absolved of the Sin of Brahmana-Slaughter	73
12	Glorification of Mangala Tirtha	79
13	The Glory of Amrtavapi: Salvation of Agastya's Brother	87
14	Brahma's Redemption from Siva's Curse	91
15	The Glory of Hanumatkunda: Dharmasakha Blessed with a Hundred Sons	96
16	The Glory of Agasti Tirtha: The Story of Kaksivan	101
17	The Glory of Agastyakunda: The Marriage of Kaksivan	109
18	The Glory of Ramakunda: Dharamaputra's Atonement for False Speech	113
19	The Glory of Laksmanatritha: Balabhadra's Redemption from the Sin of Brahmana-Slaughter	122
20	The Glory of Jataritha: Dharmaputra Obtains Unlimited Wealth	127
21	The Glory of Laksmitirtha: Dharmaputra Obtains Unlimited Wealth	132
22	The Glory of Agnitirtha: Duspanya Relieved of His Ghosthood	136
23	The Glory of Cakratirtha: Aditya Gets Golden Hands	144
24	The Glory of Sivatirtha: Bhairava Absolved of the Sin of Brahmana-Slaughter	149
25	The Glory of Sankhatirtha: Vatsanabha Freed from the Sin of ingratitude	154
26	The Greatness of Ganga, Yamuna and Gaya: Janasruti Attains Perfect Knowledge	159
27	The Glory of Kotitirtha: Krsna Atones for His Sin of Killing His Uncle	167
28	The Glory of Sadhyamrtatirtha: Pururavas Liberated from a Curse	175
29	The Glory of Sarvatirtha: Sucarita Attains Sayujya	182
30	The Glory of Dhanuskoti	186
31	The Glory of Kotitirtha: Asvatthama's Liberation from the Sin of Killing Sleeping Persons	195
32	The Glory of Dhanuskoti: Dharmagupta Gets Rid of His Madness	204
33	The Glory of Dhanuskoti: Paravasu Liberated from the Sin of Brahmana-Slaughter	209
34	The Glory of Dhanuskoti: Sumatys Liberation from Great Sins	215
35	The Glory of Dhanuskoti: The Jackal and the Monkey Liberated	221
36	The Glory of Dhanuskoti: Duracara Liberated from the Sin of Associating with Sinners	227
37	Ksirakunda	241
38	The Glory of Ksirakunda: Kadru's Expitation for her Deceitful Action	246
39	The Glory of Kapitirtha: Rambha and Ghrtaci Liberated from their Curse	256
40	The Glory of Gayatri and Sarasvati Tirthas	261
41	The Glory of Gayatri and Sarasvati Kundas: Destruction of Kasyapa's Sin	266
42	Rnamocana and Other Tirthas	274
43	The Glory of Ramanatha	278
44	The installation of the Linga of Ramanatha	288
45	Rama's Discourse on Philosophy	297
46	The Reason for the installation of Ramanatha	303
47	Rama's Sin of Brahma-hatya	309
48	Cessation of Great Sins incurred by King Sankara	314
49	Eulogy of Ramanatha	323
50	The Story of Punyanidhi	334
51	Pilgrimage to Setu	342
52	The Glory of Setu	349
	Index	367

	Part IX
	Publisher's Note	v
	Editorial	ix
	Abbreviations	xiii
	Skanda Purana Book III: Brahma-khanda Section II: Dharmaranya Mahatmya
1	Yudhisthira's Enquiries	1
2	Yudhisthira's Queries	11
3	Indira's Fear	13
4	Dharmaranya Established as a Holy Place	20
5	Good Conduct	31
6	Norms of Good Conduct for Householders	44
7	Code of Conduct for Women etc.	54
8	The Coming of Visnu	62
9	Different Spiritual Lineages and Their Goddesses	67
10	The Service Rendered by the Merchant Class	77
11	Dharamaranya Becomes Satyamandira	82
12	The installation of Ganesa	84
13	Greatness of Bakularka	87
14	Destruction of Visnu's Head	94
15	The Story of Hayagriva	99
16	The installation of Ananda	105
17	The Greatness of Srimata	108
18	The Story of Matangi and Karnataka	111
19	The Greatness of indresvara and Jayantesvara	123
20	Description of Dhara Ksetra	126
21	Gotras, Pravaras etc. of the Residents of Dharamaranya	131
22	installation of the Deities	135
23	Lohasura Devastates Dharmaranya	136
24	The Greatness of Dharmaranya	140
25	The Greatness of Sarasvati	141
26	The Greatness o Dvarika	143
27	The Episode of Balahaka: The Glory of Govatsa Linga	144
28	The Greatness of Holy Spots	148
29	The Legend of Lohasura Concluded	150
30	Rama's Life	156
31	Rama's Pilgrimage to Dharmaranya	164
32	Satyamandira Established	170
33	Rama Returns to Ayodhya	175
34	Rama's Copper-plate Grant to Brahmanas	179
35	Ruins of Dharmaranya Repaired	184
36	Hanuman Makes His Appearance	189
37	Return of Modha Brahmanas	204
38	Acquisition of the Character by Brahmanas	209
39	Different Families and Groups in Dharmaranya	215
40	Merit of Listening to the Purana	236
	Section III: Brahmottara-Khanda
1	The Greatness of Pancaksara (Five-syllabled) Mantra	243
2	The Story of Kalmasapada: Greatness of Gokarna	249
3	The Greatness of Gokarna and the Caturdasi of Siva	259
4	The importance of Caturdasi	271
5	The Story of Gopakumara	275
6	The importance of Pradosa	282
7	The importance of Pradosa [Continued]	288
	[The Procedure of Siva's Worship]
8	The Religious Vow to be Observed on Mondays: The Story of Simantini	300
9	The (Spiritual) Power of Simantini	313
10	Bhadrayu Resuscitated	320
11	Rsabha's Advice to Bhadrayu	328
12	Description of Sivakavaca	333
13	The Marriage of Bhadrayus	339
14	Bhadrayus Gets Siva's Favour	344
15	Efficacy of the Holy Ash	350
16	Efficacy of the Holy Ash (Continued)	356
17	Efficacy of the Holy Ash (Continued)	362
18	Observance of the Vow of Uma-Mahesvara	366
19	The Story of Sarada	372
20	The Great Efficacy of Rudrakasa: The Story of Mahananda	379
21	The Greatness of Rudradhyaya	386
22	The Efficacy of Listening to the Purana	392
	Index to Section II	403
	Index to Section III	411

	Part X
	Publisher's Note
	Abbreviations
	Skanda Purana Book IV: Kasi-khanda Section I: Purvardha Mahatmya
1	Increase in the Height of Vindhya	1
2	Satyaloka	9
3	The Heritage of Agastya	20
4	The Characteristics of a Chaste Woman	30
5	Agastya's Departure	41
6	Tirthadhyaya	53
7	The Seven Holy Cities	59
8	The World of Yama	71
9	The Regions of Celestial Damsels and of the Sun	81
10	The Worlds of indra and Agni	90
11	The World of Vahni (Fire-God)	103
12	The Worlds of Nirrti and Varuna	117
13	Gandhavati and Alaka	125
14	Somaloka	138
15	Description of the Stellar World	144
16	The World of Sukra (Venus)	150
17	The Worlds of Mars, Jupiter and Satrun	161
18	The World of SevenSages	172
19	The Story of Dhruva	174
20	The Story of Dhruva: The Vision of the Lord	184
21	The Story of Dhruva: Dhruva's Eulogy of Visnu	192
22	Brahma Praises Kasi	203
23	Caturbhujabhiseka	213
24	Sivasarman Attains Salvation	219
25	Agastya Visits Skanda	226
26	Description of Manikarnika	234
27	The Greatness of Ganga	246
28	The Greatness of Ganga (Continued)	261
29	A Thousand Names of Ganga	272
30	The Greatness of Varanasi	312
31	The Manifestation of Bhairava	323
32	The Manifestation of Dandapani	336
33	Description of Jnanavapi	351
34	In Praise of Jnanavapi	366
35	Sadacara - Conduct of the Good	376
36	The Rites and Duties of a Religious Student	398
37	The Characteristics of Women	406
38	The Characteristics of Women (Continued)	420
39	Manifestation of the Lord of Avimukta	431
40	Duties of a Householder	439
41	The Path of Yoga	454
42	Means of Dodging Kala	470
43	King Divodasa's Valour	475
44	Description of Kasi	484
45	The Arrival of Sixty-four Yoginis	491
46	Description of Lolarka	496
47	Description of Uttararka	502
48	The Greatness of Sambaditya	507
49	Description of Draupadaditya and Mayukhaditya	511
50	Description of Khakholkaditya	520
	Index	533

	Part XI
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	ix
	Skanda Purana Book IV: Kasi-khanda Section II: Uttarardha
51	Description of Sun-gods Called Aruna, Vrddha etc.	1
52	Description of Dasasvamedha	11
53	Siva's Attendants Go to Varanasi	19
54	The Greatness of Pisacamocana Tirtha	28
55	Ganesa Proceeds on a Mission to Kasi	35
56	Manifestation of the Maya of Ganesa	40
57	Manifestation of Dhundhi Vinayaka and Fiftysix Vinayakas	47
58	Attainment of Salvation by Divodasa	59
59	Pancanada Comes into Being	77
60	Manifestation of Bindumadhava	90
61	The Greatness of Visnava Tirthas	102
62	Manifestation of Bindumadhava	122
63.	The Story of Jyesthesa	131
64.	The Secret of Jyesthesvara	139
65.	Manifestation of the Bull-emblemed Lord	148
66	Sailesa and Other Lingas	155
67	In Praise of Ratnesvara	167
68	The Origin of Krttivasas	184
69	The Assembly of Sixtyeight Holy Spots	191
70	Establishment of the Deities	204
71	Exploits of Durga	212
72	Victory of Durga	220
73	The Greatness of Omkara	230
74	The Greatness of Omkara (Continued)	246
75	Manifestation of Trilocana	254
76	The Power of Trilocana	261
77	The Greatness of Kedara	273
78	The Greatness of Dharmesa	279
79	Dharmesakhyanam	285
80	The Vrata Called Manoreathatirtya	294
81	The Legend of Dharmesvara	301
82	Exploits of Amitrajit	307
83	Manifestation of Viresvara	317
84	Tirthas from the Confluence of Ganga and Varana up to Manikarnika	327
85	Granting of Boons to Durvasas	336
86	Manifestation of Visvakarmesa	342
87	Daksa's Sacrifice	352
88	Sati Casts off Hr Body	361
89	Manifestation of Daksesvara	369
90	The Story of Parvatisa	379
91	The Greatness of Gangesvara	381
92	The Story of Narmadesvara	382
93	Manifestation of Satisvara	384
94	Manifestation of Amrtesa and Other Lingas	387
95	Vyasa's Arms Get Paralysed	391
96	Vyasa Released from the Curse	398
97	Holy Spot in Varanasi	414
98.	Departure unto the pavilion of Salvation	436
99	The Greatness of Sri Visvesvara	444
100	Index to Kasikhanda	450
	Index	461

	Part XII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	ix
	Skanda Purana Book V: Avantya-khanda Section I: Avantiksetra Mahatmya
1	The Greatness of Mahakalavana	1
2	The Decapitation of Brahma	5
3	Brhma's Expiation	12
4	The Origin of Vaisvanara	16
5	The Arrival of the Lord	24
6	Getting Rid of Skull	29
7	Mode of Life in Mahakalavana	40
8	The Greatness of Apsarah Kunda	46
9	The Greatness of Mahisakunda and Rudrasaras	53
10	The Glory of Kutumbikesvara	55
11	The Greatness of Vidyadhara Tirtha	55
12	The Greatness of Sitala	57
13	The Glory of Svargadvara	57
14	The Greatness of Catussamudra	58
15	The Glory of Sankaraditya	60
16	The Efficacy of the River Nilagandhavati	62
17	The Greatness of Dasasvamedha	64
18	The Glory of Ekanamsa	64
19	The Glory of Harasiddhi	67
20	Pilgrimage to Fourteen Tirthas	69
21	The Greatness of Hanumatkesvara	70
22	The Efficacy of Rudrasaras	72
23	Pilgrimage to Mahakalesvara	74
24	The Greatness of Valmikesvara	77
25	The Greatness of Sukresvara and Other Shrines	80
26	The Glory of Mandakini-Ksetra	81
27	The Glory of Ankapada (Restoration of Sandipani's Son)	90
28	The Greatness of Somavati Tirtha	99
29	The Great Efficacyu of Anaraka Tirtha	108
30	Offering Lights to Anarakesvara	111
31	The Greatness of Saubhagyesvara and Other Tirthas	118
32	Arjuna's Eulogy of the Sun-god	125
33	The Greatness of Kesavaditya	134
34	The Greatness of Saktibheda Tirtha	137
35	The Greatness of Agastyesvara	145
36	The Greatness of Naradipa	147
37	The Importance of Angariki Caturthi	153
38	The Story of Abdhaka	157
39	The Greatness of Mahakalavana	162
40	The Origin of the Name Kanakasrnga	162
41	The Genesis of the Name Kusasthali	165
42	The Genesis of the Name Avanti	168
43	The Greatness of Name Ujjayini	172
44	The Greatness of Name Padmavati	177
45	The Efficacy of Kumudvati	180
46	The Genesis of the Name Amaravati	182
47	The Genesis of the Name Visala	184
48	The Genesis of the Name Pratikalpa	188
49	Sipra: The Remover of Jvara	192
50	The Greatness of Sipra	195
51	The Genesis of the Name Amtodbhava	199
52	The Glorification of Sipra	203
53	Sundara Kunda and Pisacamocana	209
54	The Greatness of Nilaganga	213
55	The Greatness of Vimaloda Tirtha	216
56	The Greatness of the Confluence of Ksata	219
57	Praise of Gaya Tirtha	225
58	The Procedure of Sraddha	227
59	The Greatness of Gaya Tirtha	233
60	The Importance of the Intercalary Month	236
61	The Greatness of the Intercalary month	242
62	The Glory of Gomati Kunda	243
63	The Greatness of tirthas and a thousand epithets of Visnu	246
64	The Pilgrimage to Kalabhariava Tirtha	273
65	The Greatness of Nrsimha Tirtha	275
66	The Greatness of Nrsimha Tirtha	278
67	The Greatness of Kutumbesvara	281
68	The Greatness of Akhadesvara	283
69	The Greatness of Karkaraja Tirtha	285
70	Index of all tirthas (in this text)	290
71	The Glory of Avantiksetra	296
	Index	209

	Part XIII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book V: Avantyakhanda Section II: Caturasiti Linga Mahatmya
1	Agastyesvara	1
2	Guhesvara	6
3	Dhundhesvara	10
4	Damarukesvara	13
5	Anadikalpesvara	16
6	Svarnajvalesvara	19
7	Trivistapesvara	23
8	Kapalesvara	26
9	Svargadvaresvara	30
10	Karkotesvara	33
11	Siddhesvara	35
12	Lokapalesvara	37
13	Kamesvara	40
14	Kutumbesvara	44
15	Indradyumnesvara	47
16	Isanesvara	49
17	Apsarevara	52
18	Kalakalesvara	54
19	Nagacandesvara	57
20	Pratiharesvara	59
21	Kukkutesvara	61
22	Karkatesvara	66
23	Meghanadesvara	68
24	Mahalayesvara	71
25	Mukusvara	73
26	Somesvara	78
27	Anarakesvara	83
28	Jatesvara	90
29	Ramesvara	96
30	Cyavanesvara	100
31	Khandesvara	104
32	Pattanesvara	107
33	Anandesvara	109
34	Kanthadesvara	113
35	Indresvara	116
36	Markandeyesvara	119
37	Sivesvara	123
38	Kusumesvara	127
39	Akruresvara	129
40	Kundesvara	133
41	Lumpesvara	136
42	Gangesvara	139
43	Angaresvara	142
44	Uttaresvara	144
45	Trilocanesvara	149
46	Viresvara	160
47	Nupuresvara	172
48	Abhayesvara	174
49	Prthukesvara	177
50	Sthavaresvara	180
51	Sulesvara	183
52	Omkaresvara	186
53	Visvesvara	188
54	Kantesvara	192
55	Simhesvara	196
56	Revabtesvara	198
57	Ghantesvara	201
58	Prayagesvara	204
59	Siddhesvara	207
60	Matangesvara	211
61	Saubhagyesvara	215
62	Rupesvara	220
63	Dhanuhsahasraka	224
64	Pasupatisvara	227
65	Brahmesvara	231
66	Jalpesvara	234
67	Kedaresvara	238
68	Pisacesvara	242
69	Sangamesvara	246
70	Durddharesesvara	251
71	Prayagesvara	255
72	Candradityesvara	261
73	Karabhesvara	266
74	Rajasthalesvara	270
75	Vadelesvara	274
76	Arunesvara	278
77	Puspadantesvara	282
78	Avimuktesvara	286
79	Hanumatkesvara	291
80	Svapnesvara	295
81	Pingalesvara	300
82	Kayavarohensvara	307
83	Bilvesvara	312
84	Uttaresvara	318
	Index	323

	Part XIV
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book V: Avantyakhanda Section III: Reva Khanda
1	Purana texts Described	1
2	The Greatness of Reva	6
3	Markandeya Rescued in the Pralaya	10
4	Boons to Narmada	13
5	Naming the River Narmada	17
6	Epithets of Narmada Explained	21
7	The Advent of Kurma Kalpa	25
8	The Advent of Baka Kalpa	27
9	The Origin of Narmada	30
10	The Benefits of Bath in Narmada	34
11	The Greatness of Narmada	40
12	Eulogy of Narmada	48
13	The Story of Twenty one Kalps	50
14	kalaratri Annihilates the Universe	53
15	Turbulence of the Annihilation (Pralaya)	58
16	Eulogy of Siva by Brahma	62
17	Annihilation by Twelve Suns	64
18	Glorification of Narmada	68
19	Varahakalpa	69
20	Varagakalpa (continued)	74
21	The Origin of the River Kapila	81
22	The Origin of Visalya	87
23	The Greatness of the Confluence of Visalya	89
24	The Greatness of the Confluence of Karanarmada	91
25	The Greatness of the Confluence of Nilaganga	91
26	The Observance called Madhuka Trtiya	92
27	Creating Agitation in Tripura	106
28	Destruction of Tripura Glorification of Jvalesvara and Amaresvara Tirthas	107
29	The Greatness of the Confluence of Kaveri and Narmada	117
30	The Glory of Daru Tirtha	121
31	The Greatness of Brahmavarta	122
32	The Greatness of Patresvara Tirtha	123
33	The Greatness of Agni Tirtha	125
34	Description of Ravi Tirtha	129
35	Glorification of Meghanada Tirtha	131
36	The Glory of Daruka Tirtha	133
37	Glorification of Deva Tirtha	135
38	The Greatness of Narmadesvara Tirtha	137
39	The Greatness of kapila Tirtha	143
40	The Greatness of Karanjesvara Tirtha	146
41	The Greatness of Kundalesvara Tirtha	151
42	The Greatness of Pippalada Tirtha	151
43	The Greatness of Vimalesvara Tirtha	156
44	Eulogy of Sulabheda	159
45	Andhaka Gets a Boon	162
46	Abduction of Saci	165
47	Devas Return to Svarga	168
48	Andhaka Blessed	170
49	Glorification of Sulebheda	177
50	Rules About the Eligibility for Dana	181
51	Glorification of Danadharma	185
52	The Story of Dirghatapas	190
53	Rksasrnga goes to Svarga	191
54	Dirghatapas goes to Heaven	195
55	Kasiraja Attains Moksa	200
56	Fruit of Dana Described	203
57	The Sabara goes to Svarga	214
58	The Greatness of Sulabheda Tirtha	217
59	The Greatness of Aditya Tirtha	219
60	The Greatness of Adityesvara Tirtha	220
61	The Greatness of Sakresvara Tirtha	226
62	The Greatness of Karodisvara Tirtha	227
63	The Greatness of Kumaresvara Tirtha	229
64	The Greatness of Agastyesvara Tirtha	230
65	The Greatness of Anandesvara Tirtha	231
66	The Greatness of Matrurtha	232
67	The Greatness of Lunkesvara Tirtha	233
68	The Greatness of Dhanda	242
69	The Greatness of Mangalesvara Tirtha	243
70	The Greatness of Ravi Tirtha	244
71	The Greatness of Kamesvara Tirtha	245
72	The Greatness of Maninagesvara Tirtha	245
73	The Greatness of Goparesvara Tirtha	251
74	The Greatness of Gautamesvara Tirtha	253
75	The Greatness of Sankhacuda Tirtha	254
76	The Greatness of Paresvara Tirtha	254
77	The Greatness of Bhimesvara Tirtha	256
78	The Greatness of Naradesvara Tirtha	257
79	The Greatness of Dadhiskanda and Madhuskanda Tirtha	260
80	The Greatness of Nandikesvara Tirtha	261
81	The Greatness of Varunesvara Tirtha	262
82	The Greatness of Panca Tirtha	263
83	The Greatness of Hanumantesvara Tirtha	264
84	Kapi and Other Tirthas	274
85	The Greatness of Somanatha Tirtha	279
86	The Greatness of Pingalesvara Tirtha	288
87	The Greatness of Rna-tray-Mocana Tirtha	290
88	The Greatness of Kapilesvara Tirtha	290
89	The Greatness of Putikesvara Tirtha	291
90	The Greatness of Jalasayi Tirtha	292
91	The Greatness of CanddadityaTirtha	301
92	The Greatness of Yamahasya Tirtha	302
93	The Greatness of Kalhodi Tirtha	305
94	The Greatness of Nandikesvara Tirtha	306
95	The Greatness of Narayana Tirtha	306
96	The Greatness of Kotisvara Tirtha	308
97	The Greatness of Vyasa Tirtha	309
98	The Greatness of Prabhasa Tirtha	325
99	The Greatness of Nagesvara Tirtha	328
100	The Greatness of Markandesvara Tirtha	331

	Part XV
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book V: Avantyakhanda Section III: Reva Khanda
101	The Greatness of Samkarsana Tirtha	333
102	The Glory of Manmathesvara Tirtha	333
103	The Greatness of the Confluence (of Erandi and Narmada)	334
104	The Greatness of Suvarnasila Tirtha	351
105	The Greatness of Karanja Tirtha	352
106	The Greatness of Kamada Tirtha	352
107	The Greatness of Bhandari Tirtha	354
108	The Greatness of Rohini Tirtha	354
109	The Greatness of Cakra Tirtha	356
110	The Greatness of Dhautapapa Tirtha	358
111	The Greatness of Skanda Tirtha	358
112	The Greatness of Angirasa Tirtha	362
113	The Greatness of Koti Tirtha	363
114	The Greatness of Ayonisambhava Tirtha	364
115	The Greatness of Angaraka Tirtha	364
116	The Greatness of Pandu Tirtha	365
117	The Greatness of Trilocana Tirtha	366
118	The Greatness of Indira Tirtha	366
119	The Greatness of Kalhodi Tirtha	369
120	The Greatness of Kambukesvara Tirtha	370
121	The Greatness of Soma Tirtha	372
122	The Greatness of Kohana Tirtha	375
123	The Greatness of Karmadesvara Tirtha	378
124	The Greatness of Narmadesvara Tirtha	378
125	The Greatness of Ravi Tirtha	379
126	The Greatness of Ayoniprabhava Tirtha	382
127	The Greatness of AgniTirtha	384
128	The Greatness of BhrkutesvaraTirtha	384
129	The Greatness of Brahma Tirtha	385
130	The Greatness of Devatirtha	386
131	The Greatness of Nagesvara Tirtha	387
132	The Greatness of Adivaraha Tirtha	390
133	The Glory of Kaubera and other Tirthas	391
134	The Greatness of Ramesvara Tirtha	395
135	The Greatness of SiddhesvaraTirtha	396
136	The Greatness of Ahalya Tirtha	396
137	The Greatness of Karkatesvara Tirtha	398
138	The Greatness of Sakra Tirtha	399
139	The Greatness of Somatirtha	400
140	The Greatness of Nandahrada Tirtha	401
141	The Greatness of Tapesvara Tirtha	402
142	The Greatness of Rukmini Tirtha	404
143	The Greatness of Yojanesvara Tirtha	411
144	The Greatness of Dvadasi Tirtha	413
145	The Greatness of Siva Tirtha	413
146	The Greatness of Asmahaka Tirtha	414
147	The Greatness of Siddesvara Tirtha	422
148	The Greatness of Mangalesvara Tirtha	423
149	The Greatness of Linga Varaha Tirtha	425
150	The Greatness of Kusumesvara Tirtha	427
151	The Greatness of SvetavarahaTirtha	431
152	The Greatness of Bhargalesvara Tirtha	433
153	The Greatness of Adityesvara Tirtha	434
154	The Greatness of Kalakalesvara Tirtha	437
155	Attainment of Siddhi by Canakya	438
156	The Greatness of Suklatirtha	447
157	The Greatness of Humkarasvami	450
158	The Greatness of Sangamesvara Tirtha	452
159	The Greatness of Anarakesvara Tirtha	453
160	The Greatness of Moksa Tirtha	461
161	The Greatness of Sarpa Tirtha	462
162	The Greatness of Gopesvara Tirtha	463
163	The Greatness of Naga Tirtha	464
164	The Greatness of Samvauresvara Tirtha	464
165	The Greatness of Siddhesvara Tirtha	465
166	The Greatness of Siddesvari Tirtha	466
167	The Greatness of MarkandesvaraTirtha	467
168	The Greatness of Ankuresvara Tirtha	470
169	The Abduction of Kamamohini	473
170	Mandavya Impaled	477
171	Dialogue between Sandili and the sages	479
172	The Greatness of Mandavya Tirtha	484
173	The Greatness of Suddesvara Tirtha	491
174	The Greatness of Gopesvara Tirtha	492
175	The Greatness of Kapilesvara Tirtha	493
176	The Greatness of Pingalesvara Tirtha	495
177	The Greatness of Bhutisvara Tirtha	498
178	The Greatness of Gangavahaka Tirtha	500
179	The Greatness of Gautamesvara Tirtha	503
180	The Greatness of Dasavamedha Tirtha	504
181	The Creation of Bhrgukaccha Tirtha	511
182	The Greatness of Bhrgukaccha Tirtha	517
183	The Greatness of Kedaresvara Tirtha	522
184	The Greatness of Dhautapapa Tirtha	524
185	The Greatness of Erandi Tirtha	526
186	The Greatness of Kanakhalesvara Tirtha	527
187	The Greatness of Kalagnirudra Tirtha	531
188	The Greatness of Salagrama Tirtha	532
189	The Greatness of Udirna Varaha Tirtha	533
190	The Greatness of Candrahasa Tirtha	537
191	The Greatness of Dvadasaditya Tirtha	540
192	The Birth of Sripati	541
193	The Greatness of Sripati Tirtha	549
194	The Marriage of Sripati	555
195	The Glori of Sripati	562
196	The Greatness of Hamsatirtha	565
197	The Greatness of Mulasthana Tirtha	565
198	The Greatness of Sulesvara Tirtha	566
199	The Greatness of Asvina Tirtha	575
200	The Greatness of Savitri Tirtha	576
201	The Greatness of Deva Tirtha	578
202	The Greatness of Sikhitirtha	579
203	The Greatness of Koti Tirtha	580
204	The Greatness of Paitamaha Tirtha	580
205	The Greatness of Kurkuri Tirtha	582
206	The Greatness of Dasakanya Tirtha	583
207	The Greatness of Suvarnabindu Tirtha	584

	Part XVI
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VI: Nagara Khanda
1	The Birth of the Linga	1
2	Dialogue between Trisanku and vasistha	7
3	Hariscandra Coronated as King	10
4	Visvamitra Performs a Yajna fro Trisanku	12
5	Performance of a satra for Trisanku	17
6	Attainment of a Boon by Visvamitra	19
7	Trisanku Attains Svarga	21
8	Killing of Vrtra	22
9	Filling up the Nagabila	33
10	King Camatkara cursed	37
11	Gift of a city to Brahmanas	39
12	Advice to the sons	45
13	Glory of Acalesvara	46
14	Efficacy of Circumambulating Camatkarapura	49
15	Efficacy of Circumambulating Camatkarapura (Continued)	52
16	Merit of Residing near Raktasrnga	53
17	Viduratha goes ahunting	54
18	King Viduratha in a Hermitage	56
19	Greatness of Pitrkupika Tirtha	64
20	Greatness of Balamandana Tirtha	67
21	Glory of Balasakhya Tirtha	73
22	Greatness of Balamandana Tirtha	79
23	Greatness of Mrga Tirtha	83
24	Origin of Visnupadi Tirtha	85
25	Greatness of Visnupati Ganga	88
26	Greatness of Gokarna Tirtha	92
27	Characteristics of the Four Yugas	99
28	The Refuge to all tirthas	106
29	Greatness of Siddhesvara Ksetra	108
30	Manifestation of Siddesvara	127
31	Greatness of Naga Hrada	129
32	Greatness of the Hermitage of Seven Sages	138
33	Greatness of Agastya's Hermitage	148
34	Fight Between Devas and Asuras	152
35	Installation of Citresvara Pitha	155
36	Greatness of Citresvari Pitha	160
37	The Palace called Dussila	165
38	Greatness of Dhundhumaresvara	168
39	Greatness of Yayatisvara	170
40	Greatness of Citrasila	171
41	Manifestation of Jalasayin	176
42	Menaka Meets Visvamitra	181
43	Dialogue between Visvamitra and Menaka	184
44	Greatness of Visvamitresvara	186
45	Greatness of Tripuskara	189
46	Greatness of Sarasvati Tirtha	195
47	Greatness of Mahakalesvara	199
48	Installation of Uma Mahesvara	204
49	King Kalasa Turns into a Tiger	208
50	Dialogue between the cow and the tiger	211
51	Greatness of Kalasesvara	213
52	Greatness of Rudrakoti	221
53	Greatness of Bhrungarta	223
54	Greatness of Carmamunda	231
55	Greatness of Nalesvara	234
56	Greatness of Sambaditya	236
57	Bhisma's Pilgrimage	239
58	Greatness of Siva Ganga	243
59	Vidura Builds the Lord's Temple	244
60	Greatness of Naraditya	247
61	Birth of Visakanya	249
62	Greatness of Sarmistha Tirtha	251
63	Greatness of Somanatha	259
64	Greatness of Camatkari Durga	264
65	Greatness of Anartakesvara and Surakesvara	266
66	Murder of Jamadagni	271
67	Sahasrarjuna Killed	277
68	The Sea Recedes	280
69	Creation of Rama Hrada	282
70	Birth of Karttikeya	284
71	Installation of Skanda's Sakti	290
72	Dhrtarastra's Pilgrimage to Hatakesvara Ksetra	293
73	Pilgrimage of Dhrtarastra and others	296
74	Installation of Lingas by Kauravas Pandavas and Yadavas	300
75	Greatness of Yajnabhumi	301
76	Installation of Mundira Kalapriya and Mulasthana	302
77	Importance of Harasraya Vedika	308
78	Greatness of Rudrasirsa	314
79	Greatness of Valakhilyasrama	318
80	Importance of the sight of Visnu	323
81	Fall of Suparana's wings	328
82	Greatness of Suparnesvara	332
83	Greatness of the deity Suparna	335
84	Madhavi Born as Subhadra	338
85	Greatness of Mahalaksmi	340
86	Greatness of Saptavimasatika	341
87	Greatness of Soma's Shrine	344
88	Greatness of Ambavrddha	346
89	Greatness of the Padukas of Srimata	351
90	Greatness of Vasordhara	355
91	Creation of Agni Tirtha	362
92	Greatness of Brahmakunda	363
93	Greatness of Gomukha Tirtha	365
94	Greatness of Lohayasti	369
95	Greatness of Ajapalesvari	372
96	Dialogue between Dasratha and Sanaiscara	379
97	Dasaratha's Penance	383
98	Greatness of Rajavapi	387
99	Sage Durvasa visits Rama	389
100	Srirama goes to the city of Sugriva	393
101	Installation of Ramesvara in the Middle of the setu	398
102	Erection of five Palatial Shrines for Laksmana and others	402
103	Greatness of Anartaka Tirtha Kupika	404

	Part XVII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VI: Nagara Khanda
104	Installation of Kusesvara and Lavesvara	413
105	Removal of the Raksasa Lingas	422
106	Greatness of the Vanished Tirthas	423
107	Installation of Citrasarma Linga	426
108	The Astasasti Tirthas	432
109	Greatness of Astasasti Tirthas	435
110	Greatness of Sixty Eight Tirthas	437
111	Lamentation of the King of Anarta	438
112	The Creation of Barren Land	446
113	Greatness of Agnikunda	448
114	The Term Nagara	456
115	Gotras of Sages	463
116	Greatness of Amba Revati Tirtha	467
117	Emergence of Bhattikatirtha	472
118	Installation of Raivatakesvara and Ksemamkari	479
119	Defeat of the Army of Gods	481
120	The Origination of Katyayani	487
121	Mahisasura Defeated	489
122	Creation of Kedara	496
123	Glory of Sukla Tirtha	502
124	Creation of Mukhara Tirtha	506
125	The Story of King Satyasandha	513
126	Greatness of Satyasa	520
127	Greatness of Karnotpala Tirtha	523
128	Origin of Atesvara	525
129	Greatness of the Hermitage of Yajnavalkya	530
130	Creation of Pancapinda Cow	536
131	Katyayani's Distress	541
132	Creation of Vastupada	545
133	Origin of Ajagrha	549
134	Origin of Tirthas like Saubhagyakupika	554
135	Boon to a Chaste Lady Dirghika	560
136	Origin of Dirghika	567
137	Mandavya Impaled	570
138	Origin of Dharmarajesvara	571
139	Greatness of Dharmarajesvara	573
140	The Son of Dharmaraja	578
141	Greatness of Mistannadesvara	579
142	Greatness of the Trio of Ganapatis	584
143	Provocation of Jabali	587
144	The Story of Citrangadesvara Phalavati and Jabali	592
145	Greatness of Amarakesvara Ksetra	606
146	Greatness of Amaresvara Kunda	610
147	Dialogue between Vyasa and Suka	611
148	Greatness of Vatikesvara	618
149	Manifestation of Kelisvari	619
150	Greatness of Kelisvari	627
151	Greatness of Bhairava Ksetra	630
152	Greatness of Cakrapani	635
153	Origin of Apsara Kunda	639
154	Greatness of Citresvara Pitha	643
155	A Ksatriya Addresses his wife	647
156	Manibhadra cheats a Brahmana Named Puspa	651
157	Boons to Puspa by the Sun god	655
158	Manibhadra's death	659
159	Puspa Acquires Prosperity	665
160	Brahmanas Invited for Purascarana	666
161	Greatness of Puspaditya	668
162	Procedure of Purascarana Saptami	670
163	Creation of Brahma Nagara (Community)	677
164	Installation of Nagesvara etc	680
165	Origin of Asva Tirtha	684
166	Birth of Parasurama	687
167	Visvamitra Renounces Kingdom	691
168	Greatness of the source of Dharotpatti	697
169	Greatness of Dhara Devi	702
170	Creation of Dhara Tirtha	705
171	Battle between Vasistha and Visvamitra	707
172	Sarasvati Cursed	709
173	Saravati Gets Rid of the Curse	711
174	Birth of Pippalada	713
175	Gift of a Boon to Yajniavalkya	721
176	Origin of Kamsaresvara	722
177	Creation of Pancapindika	724
178	Origin of Pancapinda Gauri	730
179	Rites Preliminary of Yajnas	736
180	Brahma Begins the Yajna	742
181	Greatness of Gayatri Tirtha	746
182	The Yajna of Brahma the first day	752
183	Creation of Naga Tirtha	758
184	The Yajna of Brahma The Third day	762
185	Creation of Holy places	765
186	Importance of an Atithi	775
187	Greatness of Raksasprapya Sraddha	777

	Part XVIII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VI: Nagara Khanda
188	The Groups of Mothers Cursed	783
189	The antecedents of Audumbari	789
190	Origin of Yaksma Tirtha	792
191	Occurrence of Evil Omens	799
192	Greatness of Savitri	800
193	Gayatri Grants Boons	808
194	Description of Tirthas	809
195	Story of the Daughter of Chandogya	814
196	Brhadbala proceeds to the city of anarta	818
197	The Expiation of Paravasu	819
198	Sudri Brahmani Tirtha	829
199	Greatness of Eight Nagara Families	538
200	Bhartryajna Prescribes expiatory Rites	852
201	Decision on Problems relating to Nagaras	855
202	Bhartryajna's Decision	858
203	Purification of Nagaras	860
204	Procedure of Preta Sraddha	862
205	Importance of Gaya Sraddha	866
206	Importance of Balamandana	867
207	Description of Indra Festival	881
208	Greatness of Gautamesvara Ahalyesvara and Satanandesvara	887
209	Origin of Sankhaditya and Sankhatirtha	894
210	Importance of Tambula	901
211	Greatness of Sankha Tirtha	908
212	Greatness of Ratnaditya	909
213	Efficacy of Kuharavasi Sambaditya	915
214	Procedure of Ganapati Worship	924
215	Necessity of the Performance of Sraddha	930
216	Origin of Sraddha	936
217	Sraddha Proper Time Eligible Brahmana etc.	947
218	Rules Prescribed for Sraddha Perfromance	953
219	Kamya Sraddha	955
220	Importance of Gajacchaya	957
221	Things Worthy of Beign offered in Sraddha	964
222	Decision regarding caturdasi Sraddha	969
223	Kinds of Sons Eligible to Offer Sraddha	972
224	Procedure of Sraddha	973
225	Procedure of Sapindikarana	978
226	Fortunes in Twentyone Hells	981
227	Means to Save one from Tortures in hells	988
228	Disobedience by Andhakasura	990
229	Birth of Bhrngiriti	993
230	Vrka's Conquest of Indra's Kingdom	996
231	Importance of Ekadasi Vrata	998
232	Vratas and Niyamas to be Observed in Caturmasa	1005
233	Benefits of Bath in Ganga	1008
234	Procedure of Adopting Niyama	1011
235	Importance of Dana in Caturmasya	1014
236	Greatness of Gifting desired Objects	1017
237	Greatness of Vrata	1020
238	Importance of Penance	1022
239	Efficacy of adoration penance etc.	1027
240	Devotion explained	1032
241	Characteristics of a Good Sudra	1034
242	Eighteen Prakrtis (castes and Sub castes)	1039
243	Importance of Saligrama worship	1043
244	Twentyfour varieties of Saligrama	1049
245	Devas go to the Mandara Mountain	1050
246	Parvati's curse on Devas	1054
247	Greatness of Asvattha Tree	1057
248	Greatness of Palasa Tree	1061
249	Greatness of Tulasi	1062
250	Creation of Bilva Tree	1064
251	Curse to Visnu	1066
252	Greatness of trees	1069
253	Sankara Consoles Parvati	1073
254	Tandava Dance of Sankara	1076
255	Greatness of Laksmi Narayana	1085
256	Efficacy of the name of Rama	1087
257	Parvati's Penance	1091
258	Hara is Cursed	1094
259	Prayer to the Bull	1098
260	Paijavana takes Leave	1105
261	Dhyanayoga	1106
262	Jnana Yoga Expalined	1112
263	Origin of Matsyendranatha	1119
264	Tarakasura Killed	1125
265	Asunyasayana Vrata	1128
266	Greatness of Sivaratri	1132
267	Importance of Tula Purusa Dana	1139
268	Description of Prthvi Dana	1143
269	Greatness of Kapalamocanesvara	1146
270	Making Gift of Papapinda	1159
271	Creation of Seven Lingas	1162
272	Characteristics of Different Yugas	1198
273	Reckoning of Yugas	1202
274	Origin of Duhsilesvara	1204
275	Nimbesvara and Sakambhari	1213
276	Origin of Eleven Rudras	1214
277	In Praise of Dana Performed in Front of Rudras	1217
278	The Legend of Yajnavalkya	1219
279	Merit of Listenning to the Purana	1230
	Index	1233

	Part XIX
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VII: Prabhasa Khanda Section I: Prabhasa Ksetra Mahatmya
1	Queries of Sages	1
2	Merit in Gifting purana Texts	5
3	Queries made by Devi	14
4	The Extent of Prabhasa Ksetra	27
5	Sages and Devas Residing in Prabhasa Ksetra	37
6	Greatnes of Somesvara	40
7	The Apperance of Somanatha	44
8	The Glory of Somesvara	53
9	The Garland of Skulls and Tattvas	55
10	Supreme Excellence of Prabhasa	60
11	Origin of Rajabhattarka	64
12	Creation of Yamesvara	83
13	Origin of Arkasthala	84
14	Creation of Siddhesvara	87
15	Origin of Papanasana	90
16	Origin of Sunanda and other Mother Goddesses	90
17	Procedure of worship	92
18	The Birth of Moon God	109
19	Incarnations of Sri Visnu	111
20	Creation of the Moon	119
21	Advice to Propitiate Siva	124
22	Soma Gets a Boon	130
23	Installation of Somesvara	138
24	Importance of Somavara Vrata	148
25	Description of Somavara Vrata	163
26	Greatness of Gandharvesvara	168
27	Greatness of Gandharvasenesvara	168
28	Procedure of the Pilgrimage	169
29	Reason why sea water is not fit for drinking	180
30	Efficacy of the worship of Somesvara	187
32	Vadavanala Outwitted	191
33	The Story of Sarasvati	200
34	The Descent of Sarasvati	209
35	Greatness of Agni Tirtha	212
36	Greatness of Praci Sarasvati	222
37	Importance of Offering a Bracelet	226
38	Kapardi Vinayaka	229
39	Kedaresvara Linga	234
40	Bhimesvara	239
41	Bhairavesvara	240
42	Candisa	241
43	Adityesvara	242
44	Somesvara	243
45	Angaresvara	244
46	Budhesvara	245
47	Brhaspatisvara	245
48	Sukresvara	246
49	Sanaiscaresvara	247
50	Greatness of Rahvisvara	253
51	Greatness of Ketvisvara	255
52	Greatness of Siddhesvara	255
53	Greatness of Kapilesvara	255
54	Greatness of Gandharvesvara	256
55	Greatness of Vimalesvara	257
56	Greatness of Dhanadesvara	257
58	Greatness of Ajapalesvari	260
59	Greatness of Ajadevi	264
60	Greatness of Mangala	266
61	Greatness of Lalitomavasalaksi	267
62	Greatness of Catvaradevi	268
63	Greatness of Bhairavesvara	269
64	Greatness of Laksmisvara	269
65	Greatness of Vadavesvara	270
66	Greatness of Arghyesvara	270
67	Greatness of Kamesvara	271
68	Greatness of Gauri Tapovana	271
69	Greatness of Gaurisvara	274
70	Greatness of Varunesvara	275
71	Greatness of Usesvara	276
72	Greatness of Jalavasaganapati	276
73	Greatness of Kumaresvara	277
74	Greatness of Sakalyesvara	277
75	Greatness of Kalakalesvara	279
76	Greatness of Importance of the Pair of Lakulisa Lingas	281
77	Greatness of Uttankesvara	282
78	Greatness of Vaisvanaresvara	282
79	Greatness of Lakulisvara	283
80	Greatness of Gautamesvara	284
81	Greatness of Sri Daityasudana	284
82	Origin of Cakratirtha	288
83	Greatness of Yogesvari	290
84	Greatness of Adinarayana	295
85	Greatness of Sannihita	298
86	Greatness of Pandeavesvara	300
87	Greatness of Bhutesvara	300
88	Greatness of Nilarudra	302
89	Greatness of Kapalisvara	303
90	Greatness of Vrsavahanesvara	304
91	Greatness of Tryambakesvara	307
92	Greatness of Aghoresvara	308
93	Greatness of Mahakalesvara	309
94	Greatness of Bhariavesvara	310
95	Greatness of Mrtyunjaya	311
96	Greatness of Kamesvara	312
97	Greatness of Yogesvara	314
98	Greatness of Prthvisvara	315
99	Greatness of Dandapani Cakradhara	317
100	Durvasas Curses Samba	321
101	Greatness of Sambaditya	323
102	Greatness of Kantakasodhini	329
103	Greatness of Kapalesvara	329
104	Greatness of Kotisvara	332
105	Greatness of Brahma	333
106	Glorification of Brahmanas	339
107	Procedure of the worship of Brahma	345
108	Greatness of Pratyusesvara	355
109	Greatness of Anilesvara	356
110	Greatness of Prabhasesvara	357
111	Greatness of Rameshvara Ksetra	358
112	Greatness of Laksmanesvaraa	362
113	Greatness of Janakisvara	362
114	Greatness of Vamanasvami	363
115	Greatness of Pukaresvara	364
116	Greatness of Sankhodakakundesvari Gauri	365
117	Greatness of Bhutanahesvara	365
118	Greatness of Gopyaditya	366
119	Greatness of Balatibaladaityaghni	369
120	Greatness of Gopisvara	375

	Part XX
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VII: Prabhasa Khanda
121	Greatness of Jamadagnyesvara	377
122	Greatness of Citrangadesvara	378
123	Greatness of Ravanesvara	379
124	Greatness of Saubhagyesvari	381
125	Greatness of Paulomisvara	381
126	Greatness of Sandilyesvara	382
127	Greatness of Ksemankaresvara	383
128	Greatness of Sagaraditya	384
129	Greatness of Ugrasenesvara	386
130	Greatness of Pasupatesvara	390
131	Greatness of Dhruvesvara	397
132	Greatness of Siddhalaksmi	400
133	Greatness of Mahakali	401
134	Greatness of Puskaravartaka	402
135	Greatness of Sitalagauri	403
136	Greatness of Lomasesvara	404
137	Greatness of Kankala Bhairava	405
138	Greatness of Trnabindvisvara	405
139	Greatness of Citraditya	405
140	Greatness of Citrapatha River	409
141	Greatness of Kapardicintamani	410
142	Greatness of Citresvara	410
143	Greatness of Vicitresvara	411
144	Greatness of Puskara Kunda	411
145	Greatness of Gajakumbhodara	412
146	Greatness of Yamesvara	412
147	Greatness of Brahmakunda	413
148	Greatness of Kundalakupa	420
149	Greatness of Bhairavesvara	424
150	Greatness of Brahmesvara	425
151	Greatness of Savitrisvara Bhariava	425
152	Greatness of Naradesvara Bhairava	426
153	Greatness of Hiranyesvara	427
154	Greatness of Gayatrisvara	430
155	Greatness of Ratnesvara	431
156	Greatness of Garudesvara	431
157	Greatness of Satyabhamesvara	432
158	Glory of Anangesvara	432
159	Greatness of Ratnesvara	433
160	Greatness of Raivatakaraja Bhattaraka	434
161	Greatness of Anantesvara	434
162	Greatness of Astakulesvara	435
163	Greatness of Nasatyesvara	435
164	Greatness of Asvinesvara	436
165	Greatness of Savitri	436
166	Details of Savitri Puja	450
167	Greatness of Bhutamatrka	461
168	Greatness of Salakatankata	471
169	Greatness of Vaivasvatesvara	3471
170	Greatness of Matrganabala Devi	472
171	Greatness of Dasarathesvara	472
172	Glory of Bharatesvara	473
173	Greatness of four Lingas (Kusakesvara etc.)	474
174	Greatness of Kuntisvara	474
175	Greatness of Arkasthala	475
176	Greatness of Siddhesvara	476
177	Greatness of Lakulisa	476
178	Greatness of Bhargavesvara	477
179	Greatness of Madavyesvara	477
180	Greatness of Puspadantesvara	477
181	Greatness of Ksetrapalesvara	478
182	Greatness of Matr Deities	478
183	Greatness of Trisangama	479
184	Greatness of Mankisvara	480
185	Greatness of Devamatrgauri	480
186	Greatness of Nagasthana	481
187	Greatness of Prabhasa Pancaka	482
188	Greatness of Rudresvara	485
189	Greatness of Karmamoti	486
190	Greatness of Moksasvami	486
191	Greatness of Ajigartesvara	487
192	Greatness of Visvakarmesvara	487
193	Greatness of Yamesvara	487
194	Greatness of Amaresvara	488
195	Greatness of Vrddhaprabhasa	488
196	Greatness of Jalaprabhasa	490
197	Greatness of Jamadagnisvara	491
198	Greatness of Pancamaprabhasa Ksetra	492
199	Destruction of Daksa's Sacrifice	493
200	Greatness of Kamakunda	497
201	Greatness of Kalabhairava Smasana	500
202	Greatness of Ramesvara Ksetra	501
203	Greatness of Mankisvara	507
204	Greatness of Sarasvati Sangama	509
205	Greatness of Brhamanas Unfit for Sraddha	511
206	Procedure for Performing Sraddha	519
207	Eligibility (of Brahmanas) for Sraddha	530
208	Brhamanas Eligible for Dana	538
209	Glory of Markandeyesvara	543
210	Greatness of Pulastyesvara	546
211	Greatness of Pulahesvara	547
212	Greatness of Kratvisvara	547
213	Greatness of Kasyapesvara	547
214	Greatness of Kausikesvara	548
215	Greatness of Kumaresvara	548
216	Greatness of Gautamesvara	549
217	Greatness of Glory of Devarajesvara	549
218	Greatness of Manavesvara	550
219	Greatness of Markandeyesvara	550
220	Greatness of Vrsabhadhvajesvara	552
221	Greatness of Rnamocana	553
222	Greatness of Rukmavatisvara	554
223	Greatness of Purusottama Tirtha	555
224	Greatness of Indresvara	563
225	Greatness of Anarakesvara	564
226	Greatness of Mehesvara	568
227	Greatness of Balabhadresvara	568
228	Greatness of Bhairavesvara	569
229	Greatness of Ganga	569
230	Greatness of Ganapati	570
231	Greatness of Jambavati Nadi (River)	570
232	Greatness of Pandava Kupa	571
233	Greatness of Pandavesvara	573
234	Greatness of Dasavamedha (Tirtha)	573
235	Greatness of Lingatraya	574
236	Greatness of Durvasaiditya	575
237	Greatness of vajresvara	578
238	Greatness of Hiranya Nadi	586
239	Greatness of Nagararka	587
240	Greatness of Balabhadra Subhadra Krsna	589
241	Greatness of Sesa	590
242	Greatness of Kumari	391
243	Greatness of Mantravali Ksetrapala	593
244	Greatness of Vicitresvara	594
245	Greatness of Brahmesvara	594
246	Greatness of Pinga Nadi	595
247	Greatness of Pingaladitya, Pingadevi & Sukresvara	596
248	Greatness of Brahmesvara	596
249	Greatness of Sangamesvara	597
250	Greatness of Ganesvara	598
251	Greatness of Sankaraditya	598
252	Greatness of Sankaranatha	599
253	Greatness of Guphesvara	599
254	Greatness of Ghantesvara	600
255	Glory of Rsitirtha	600
256	Greatness of Nandaditya	607
257	Greatness of Trita Kupa	611
258	Greatness of Sasapana	613
259	Greatness of Parnaditya	615
260	Greatness of Siddhesvara	616
261	Greatness of Nyankumati	617
262	Greatness of Varahasvami	618
263	Greatness of Chaya Linga	618
264	Greatness of Nandani Gupha	618
265	Greatness of Kanakanada	619
266	Greatness of Kumbhisvara	619
267	Greatness of Gangapathagangesvara	619
268	Greatness of Camasodbheda	620
269	Greatness of Vidurasrama	620
270	Greatness of Praci Sarasvati	621
271	Greatness of Jvalesvara	625
272	Greatness of Tripura Linga Traya	625
273	Greatness of Sanda Tirtha	625
274	Greatness of Surya Praci	626
275	Greatness of Trinetresvara	627
276	Greatness of Umapati	627
277	Greatness of Bhudhara (Yajnavaraha)	628
278	Greatness of Mu (su) Lasthana	630
279	Greatness of Cyavanaditya	637
280	Greatness of Cyavanesvara	639
281	Greatness of Cyanesvara (continued)	642
282	Greatness of Krtya	644
283	Greatness of Cyavanesvara (continued)	647
284	Greatness of Sukanyasaras	648
285	Greatness of Agastyasrama Gangesvara	648
286	Greatness of Balarka	651
287	Greatness of Ajapalesvari	652
288	Greatness of Ajapalesvari	652
289	Greatness of Lingatraya	653
290	Greatness of Somanatha Installed by Kubera	653
291	Greatness of Bhadrakali	657
292	Greatness of Bhadrakali Balarka	658
293	Greatness of Kubera	658
294	Greatness of Ajogandhesvara	659
295	Greatness of Indresvara	661
296	Greatness of Rsitoya Nadi	661
297	Greatness of Rsitoya	662
298	Greatness of Guptaprayaga	665
299	Greatness of Madhava	668
300	Greatness of Sangalesvara	669
301	Greatness of Siddhesvara	670
302	Greatness of Gandharvesvara	671
303	Greatness of Uttaresvara	671
304	Greatness of Ganga	672
305	Greatness of Naradaditya	675
306	Greatness of Sambaditya	678
307	Greatness of Aparanarayana	680
308	Greatness of the birth of Mulacandisa	681
309	Greatness of four faced vinayaka	686
310	Greatness of Kalambesvara	687
311	Greatness of Gopalasvami Hari	687
312	Greatness of Bakulasvami	688
313	Greatness of Uttararka	688
314	Greatness of Confluence of Rsitirtha	688
315	Greatness of Marudarya Devi	689
316	Greatness of Ksemaditya	689
317	Greatness of Kantakasosani	690
318	Greatness of Brahmesvara	691
319	Greatness of Unnata Sthana	692
320	Greatness of Lingadvaya	698
321	Greatness of Brahma	698
322	Greatness of Durgaditya	700
323	Greatness of Ksemesvara	701
324	Greatness of gananatha	701
325	Greatness of Unnata Svami	702
326	Greatness of Mahakala	702
327	Greatness of Mahodaya	703
328	Greatness of Sangamesvara	703
329	Greatness of Unnata Vinayaka	704
330	Greatness of Talasvami	704
331	Greatness of Kalamegha	705
332	Greatness of Rukmini	705
333	Greatness of Pingesvara Bhadra	705
334	Greatness of Talasvami	706
335	Greatness of Sankhavarta Tirtha	712
336	Importance of Gospada Tirtha	713
337	Greatness of Narayana Grha	733
338	Greatness of Jalesvara	734
339	Greatness of Humkara Kupa	741
340	Greatness of Candisvara	742
341	Greatness of God vighnaraja of Asapura	742
342	Greatness of Candresvara Kala Kunda	743
343	Importance of Obeserving the vow of Kapila Sasthi	743
344	Greatness of Jaradgavesvara	746
345	Greatness of Nalesvara	747
346	Greatness of Karkotarka	747
347	Greatness of Hatakesvara	748
348	Greatness of Naradesvari	752
349	Greatness of Mantra vibhusana Gauri	752
350	Greatness of Durga Kuta Ganapati	753
351	Greatness of Karuavesvari	753
352	Greatness of Suparnela	753
353	Greatness of Bhalla Tirtha	754
354	Greatness of Kardamala	757
355	Greatness of Guptesvara	760
356	Greatness of Bahusuvarnakesvara	761
357	Greatness of Srngesvara	761
358	Greatness of Koitsvara	762
359	Greatness of Narayana Tirtha	762
360	Greatness of Srngaresvara	762
361	Greatness of Markandesvara	763
362	Greatness of Markandesvara	763
363	Greatness of Ekadasa Rudra Linga	764
364	Greatness of Gharghara Hrada and Kandesvara	764
365	Greatness of Samvartesvara	764
366	Greatness of Miscellaneous Sthana Lingas	765
	Index	767

	Part XXI
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VII: Prabhasa Khanda Section II: Vastrapathaksetra Mahatmya
1	The Greatness of Damodara	1
2	The Greatness of Bhava	11
3	Principal holy places in Vastrapatha	12
4	The Greatness of Dunnavillahrdgiri	13
5	The Greatness of Gangesvara	13
6	Seven Previous Births of the Deer Faced lady and king Bhoja	14
7	The Greatness of Svarnarekha	26
8	Propitiation of Rudra by Brahma	29
9	The Rise of Bhava	31
10	Sarasvata's advice to king Bhoja	51
11	Pilgrimage to Vastrapatha	52
12	Pilgrimage how it is to be done	56
13	The Importance of Sraddha Dana	59
14	Birth of Somesvara	63
15	The Greatness of Damodara	71
16	The Great Efficacy of Sivaratri	77
17	The Efficacy of Bali's Sacrifice	88
18	Subjugation of Bali	110
19	Dialogue between Sarsvata and Bhoja	133
	Index	137

	Part XXII
	Publisher's Note	v
	Abbreviations	xi
	Skanda Purana Book VII: Prabhasa Khanda Section III: Arbuda Khanda
1	A Hollow near the Hermitage of Vasistha	1
2	The acts of Uttanka A disciple of Gautama	4
3	Vasistha's order to nadivardhana to fill up the cleft	9
4	Origin of Acalesvara	13
5	Greatness of Naga Tirtha	15
6	Greatness of Vasistha's Hermitage	18
7	Influence of Acalesvara	19
8	Greatness of Three eyed in the pond of Bhadrakarna	22
9	Eminence of Kedara	23
10	Pilgrimage in the Arbuda Region during kali yuga	29
11	Eminence of Kotisvara	35
12	Greatness of Rupa Tirtha	37
13	Greatness of Visnu	41
14	Greatness of Siddhesvara	47
15	Greatenss of Sukresvara	49
16	Greatness of Manikarnikesvara	51
17	Greatness of Pangu Tirtha	54
18	Gretatness of Yama Tirtha	55
19	Greatness of Varaha Tirtha	57
20	Greatness of Candraprabhasa	59
21	Greatness of Pindodaka Tirtha	62
22	Greatness of Gracious Mother	64
23	Greatness of Sukla Tirtha	72
24	Greatness of Katyayani	74
25	Greatness of Pindaraka Tirtha	77
26	Greatness of Pindaraka Tirtha	79
27	Effect of Cakra Tirtha	81
28	Greatness of the Manusya Tirtha	81
29	Greatness of Kapila Tirtha	83
30	Eminence of Agni Tirtha	93
31	Greatness of Raktanubandha	98
32	Greatness of Vinayaka	102
33	Greatness of Parthesvara	106
34	Greatness of Krsna Tirtha	108
35	Origin of mamu lake	113
36	Origin of Eminent Asrama of Candi	118
37	Origin of Eminent Naga Tirtha	137
38	Origin of Eminent Siva Ganga Pool	140
39	Importance of Offering barley to the worshipable linga of siva	144
40	Eminence of Kamesvara	151
41	Markandeya the origin of his place of Hermitage	154
42	Eminence of Udalakesvara	158
43	Eminence of Siddhesvara	158
44	Effect of Gajatirtha	159
45	Origin of Eminent Devakhata	159
46	Eminence of Vyasa Tirtha	160
47	Greatness of the Hermitage of Gautama	160
48	Eminence of Kulasantavana Tirtha	162
49	Eminence of Rama Tirtha	166
50	Impact of Kotitirtha	168
51	Greatness of Candorudheda Tirtha	169
52	The Commanding peak of the mountain	171
53	Origin of centre of Pilgrimage with Brahma's foot	174
54	Eminence of Tri Puskara	176
55	Greatness of Rudra Lake	178
56	Greatness of the lord of caves	178
57	Greatness of the Undivided Region	179
58	Majesty of Umamahesvara	179
59	Impact of the Mahoujasa Tirtha	180
60	Impact of Jambu Tirtha	181
61	Eminence of Gangadhara Tirtha	183
62	Eminence of Katesvara Gangesvara	183
63	Eminence of fruits of Arbuda as heard of	185
	Index	186