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Stories:
- Lubdhaka and Mahashivaratri
- The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara
- Vamadeva
- Omkareshwar
- Shiva and Parvati – Ardhanarishvara in Bangkok
- Ekadashi Vrata-the Legend of King Rukmanga
- Cosmic Creation
- Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living
- Skanda’s ‘Vijaya Sthambh’ (Tower of Victory) and ‘Siddha Saptaka’
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Bhagavan Siva decided to reside at Kailash nearby Kubera’s abode
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Gayatri Sahasramana (Thousand names of Devi Gayatri)
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Navamaadhyaaya: Sarva Tirtha Mahima
- Sharabheswar
- Ayodhya ‘Mahatmya’ and the Import of ‘Tirthas’ around
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
Temples:
- Shri Mangesh Devasthan Goa
- Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, Tirupati
- Nagashankar Shiva Dham Assam
- Vadakkunnathan Temple Thrissur
- Kadu Malleshwara Temple
- Sri Siva Subramaniya temple Fiji
- Shiv Shakti Mandir, Solferino, Vacoas, Mauritius
- Amarnath
- Sri Nageshwar Mahadeo, Nayaganj, Kanpur
- Shiv Temple, Bengaluru
Scriptures:
- Shri Ganapati and Murugan Temple,Goa
- Tambadi Surla, Goa
- Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubeneswar
- Madanathshvara Temple, Madhur
- Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
- Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
- Baijnath, Kangra
- Kailash Temple, Ellora
- Mallikarjuna Temple,Pattadakal
- Neelkantheshwar Mahadeva Temple, Sunak
- Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
- Kandariya Mahadeva, Khajuraho
- Svetaashvatara Upanishad
- Kaushitaki Upanishad
- Aitareya Upanishad
- Isha Upanishad
- Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad
- Taittiriya Upanishad
- Kathopanishad
- Mandukyopanishad
Health:
- Bilva – Bael, Bel
- History of Yoga – Shiva, the first Yogi
- Traditional medicinal uses of Bael
- Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Side Effects and Contraindications of Bael
- Scientifically proven medical uses of Bael – Bilva, Bel
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- Ganesh Chaturthi गणेश चतुर्थी
- Navaratri
- Nag Panchmi
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