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Stories:
- Gauri goes to her Mother’s home, and Mahadevji goes after her
- History of Yoga – Shiva, the first Yogi
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Brahma creates Rudra and Universe
- Many other incarnations of Lord Siva
- Kusha sthali
- Sakti ‘Rupas’ (Images) during Manvantaras
- External and Internal Ways of Worship
- The famed ‘Shata Rudreeyam’
- Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva
- Shri Krishna Charitra: his birth,miracles, account of his progeny and Niryana
- Trinity’s Consorts and their Ages
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
- The birth of Vighanavinashak Gajanan Ganesha
- Evolution and Values of Human Life from birth to death and mystery thereafter?
- Kamakshi blesses King Dasharatha with Excellent Progeny
- Lord Siva’s ten incarnations corresponding to those of Shakti
- UPA LINGAS
- Significance of observing Shiva Ratri
Temples:
- Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
- Jageshwar
- Ekambaranathar Temple Kanchipuram (ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்)
- Ashokdham – Shri Indra Madaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Lakhisarai
- Lord Shiva Temple, Mombassa, Kenya
- Tryambakeswara
- Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple, Kurnool
- Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
- Kedareshwara
- Motieswar Shiva Temple, Muscat, Oman
Scriptures:
- 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
- Mundaka Upanishad
Health:
- Tulsi plant and its medicinal uses
- History of Yoga – Shiva, the first Yogi
- Science of the Ancient Temples
- Scientifically proven medical uses of Bael – Bilva, Bel
- AYURVEDA – the way of Life
Festivals
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- Tripuri Poornima
- om namaha shivaya, “jai mata ki” om durge namaha
- Navaratri
- Maha Shivaratri
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