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Skanda Purana - set of 23 volumes Flute and the pleasures attained throughNamed after Skanda, son of Shiva, this Purana expounds doctrines and worship of Siva. It also contains legends of Siva, especially his battles with Daityas and Danavas. These 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 into seven Khandas: Mahesvara, Brahma, Vaisnava,