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Stories:
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
- Siva’s victory over Nirhad Daitya
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Steps towards Salvation
- Nara and Narayana, Urvasi and Prahlada
- Daksha Curses Lord S’iva
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan
- Avadhuta Dattatreya as an Avatar of distinction
- Easana
- ‘Shivaakshara’ Mantras, ‘Pashus’, their Self-control and Realisation of Pashupati
- The origin of the name Shri Mangueshi
- Tryambakeswara
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- Origin of Kedar Kshetra and its importance
- Why did Balarama atone for the sin of ‘Brahmahatya’during his pilgrimage?
- King Alarka transformed as a Yogi by Mahatma Dattatreya
- Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- Narmada’s Origin, significant events ascribed to the River and her Mahatmya
- Shiva Purana
Temples:
- Shri Mangesh Devasthan Goa
- Eklingji Temple Udaipur
- Natural Shivling in Cherapunji Meghalaya
- Parali Vaijnath
- Sri Siva Subramaniya temple Fiji
- Ganga Talao Mauritius
- Prasat Baphuon ប្រាសាទបាពួន Cambodia
- Shri Gola Gokaran Nath Mandir
- Siddheswar Devalaya Kamakhya Guwahati
- Shree Murudeshwar Temple (ಮುರುಡೇಶ್ವರ)
Scriptures:
- Svetaashvatara Upanishad
- Kaushitaki Upanishad
- Aitareya Upanishad
- Isha Upanishad
- Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad
- Taittiriya Upanishad
- Kathopanishad
- Mandukyopanishad
- Mundaka Upanishad
- Prashna Upanishad
Health:
- Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Side Effects and Contraindications of Bael
- Scientifically proven medical uses of Bael – Bilva, Bel
- Traditional medicinal uses of Bael
- Bilva – Bael, Bel
- Sanskrit, a language of vibrations
Festivals
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