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Stories:
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Emergence of the Five Sadakhyas
- Glories of Maha Deva, his manifestations , origin of Shiva Lingas, Dwadasha Lingas and significance of Shiva Ratri
- The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Muni Dadhichi proves superiority of Shiva Shakti to King Kshupa
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Shri Krishna Charitra: his birth,miracles, account of his progeny and Niryana
- Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Kannappa Nayanar
- Ashta Murtis
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin
- Essence of Linga Purana
- Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- Lubdhaka and Mahashivaratri
Temples:
- Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, Tirupati
- Ugratara Shiva Devalaya Guwahati
- Baba Baidyanath Dham बाबा वैद्यनाथ मंदिर Deogarh
- Rameswaram
- Somnath
- Bhima Shankar
- Kameswar Devalaya Kamakhya Guwahati
- Nataraja murti at Leela – South Goa
- Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
- Dhareswar Devalaya Sualkuchi Assam
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
- Sanskrit, a language of vibrations
- Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Side Effects and Contraindications of Bael
- AYURVEDA – the way of Life
- Third eye
Festivals
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