Introduction to the 18 Puranas | Explore the Wisdom of Ancient Hindu Texts

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The Skanda Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas, as stated in the Shrimad-Bhagavatam:
"The eighteen major Puranas are the Brahma, Padma, Vishnu, Shiva, Bhagavata, Narada, Markandeya, Agni, Bhavishya, Brahma-vaivarta, Linga, Varaha, Skanda, Vamana, Kurma, Matsya, Garuda and Brahmanda Purana."

Among these, the Skanda Purana is the largest, as also mentioned in the Shrimad-Bhagavatam. The number of verses in each Purana is as follows:

Brahma Purana – 10,000 verses, primarily focusing on cosmology and myths related to creation.
Padma Purana – 55,000 verses, describing religious rituals, legends, and devotion to Lord Vishnu.
Vishnu Purana – 23,000 verses, narrating the glory and incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
Shiva Purana – 24,000 verses, detailing the life, teachings, and cosmic roles of Lord Shiva.
Shrimad-Bhagavatam – 18,000 verses, considered the essence of devotion (bhakti) towards Lord Krishna.
Narada Purana – 25,000 verses, providing insights into devotion, music, and temple rituals.
Markandeya Purana – 9,000 verses, featuring the famous Devi Mahatmya, extolling the power of Goddess Durga.
Agni Purana – 15,400 verses, covering topics such as astronomy, rituals, and warfare.
Bhavishya Purana – 14,500 verses, discussing future events and prophecies.
Brahma-Vaivarta Purana – 18,000 verses, emphasizing devotion to Radha-Krishna and Lord Ganesha.
Linga Purana – 11,000 verses, glorifying the Shiva Linga and Lord Shiva’s supremacy.
Varaha Purana – 24,000 verses, focusing on the Varaha avatar of Vishnu and the sanctity of pilgrimage sites.
Skanda Purana – 81,100 verses, making it the largest, primarily dedicated to Lord Kartikeya and sacred geography.
Vamana Purana – 10,000 verses, narrating the story of Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar and religious practices.
Kurma Purana – 17,000 verses, centered around the Kurma (tortoise) incarnation of Vishnu.
Matsya Purana – 14,000 verses, highlighting the Matsya avatar and teachings on dharma.
Garuda Purana – 19,000 verses, elaborating on life after death and rituals for ancestors.
Brahmanda Purana – 12,000 verses, describing cosmic cycles and the Lalita Sahasranama.
Thus, the total number of verses in all the Puranas is approximately 400,000.

Shrila Prabhupada frequently explained that among the eighteen Puranas:

Six are meant for those in the mode of ignorance
Six for those in the mode of passion
Six for those in the mode of goodness
This classification provides insights into the spiritual teachings and intended audiences of these sacred texts.