The text is traditionally organized into seven main Khandas: : Focuses on Shiva and various legends. Vishnu Khanda : Details the manifestations of Lord Vishnu.

The advent of the PDF (Portable Document Format) has further revolutionized the engagement with this text. In the pre-digital era, accessing the Skanda Purana required procuring multi-volume physical books, which were often expensive, heavy, and difficult to store. The digitization of the Bengali translation into PDF format has solved these logistical issues. A devotee can now carry the entire scripture on a smartphone or tablet, allowing for study and recitation anywhere. Furthermore, the PDF format preserves the integrity of the text, ensuring that rare translations—often out of print—are preserved for posterity and made available to a global audience through online libraries and religious archives.

: Contains teachings related to Lord Brahma and sacred rites. Kashi Khanda : Glorifies the holy city of Varanasi (Kashi). Avanti Khanda