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Stories:
- Amba Yajna-Regulations and Precedent Performers
- Significance of ‘Rudrakshas’
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- Recyling of Further Human Life
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Future Manus-Daksha, Brahma, Dharma and Rudra Saavarnis
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living
- Devi Bhagavati blesses Vishnu as Hayagreeva
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin
- Significance of ‘Satya’ (Truth) and ‘Tapasya’ (Meditation)
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas
- Why did Balarama atone for the sin of ‘Brahmahatya’during his pilgrimage?
- Birth of Viswamitra, cause of his rivalry with Vasishtha and his curse to Saraswati
- Sakti ‘Rupas’ (Images) during Manvantaras
- Play of ‘Maya’: The Story of Narada Maharshi
- Vritrasura vs. Indra and Sage Dadhichi’s illustrious sacrifice
- Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
- Origin of Nagara, Shankha Tirtha, Achaleswara / Siddheswara Lingas
Temples:
- Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
- Nagashankar Shiva Dham Assam
- Bhringeswar Devalaya Sualkuchi Assam
- Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple மருந்தீஸ்வரர் ஆலயம், Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
- Gopeswar Devalaya Assam (गोपेश्वर देवालय)
- Shiva temples at Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata
- Lakhinpur Shiva Mandir
- Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, Tirupati
- Varanasi
- Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple, Kerala
Scriptures:
- Kathopanishad
- Taittiriya Upanishad
- Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad
- Isha Upanishad
- Kaushitaki Upanishad
- Aitareya Upanishad
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- Dhruva the immortal
- Future Manus-Savarnis, Rouchya and Bhouthya
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
Health:
- Science of the Ancient Temples
- Bilva – Bael, Bel
- Scientifically proven medical uses of Bael – Bilva, Bel
- Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Side Effects and Contraindications of Bael
- Third eye
Festivals
- om namaha shivaya, “jai mata ki” om durge namaha
- Maha Shivaratri
- Tripuri Poornima
- Teej
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
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