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Stories:
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
- Pashupaasha Vimochana, Uma Maheswara and other Shiva Vratas (Pashupaasha Vimochana Mantra included)
- ‘Arishta-Mrityu Suchanaas’ and precautions like Japa and Maha Kshetra Darshana
- Margasirsha Mahatmya
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Worship to Devi Tulasi and ‘Salagramas’
- Markandeya refers Sage Jaimini’s doubts to Holy Birds
- Some Tirthas and Kshetras of repute
- Devas regain Swarga, Indra commits/ dissolves ‘Brahmahatya’ and reinstated
- Play of ‘Maya’ – Narada’s wedding and womanhood !
- Surya Deva – Vedic Origin, Physical Birth, Wedding and Progeny
- The Legends of Venkatachala, Jagannatha and Badari Kshetras
- Origin of Kedar Kshetra and its importance
- Trayodashaadhyaaya: Eminence of ‘Bhutabandha Janardana’
- ‘Shiva Taandava’ (The Cosmic Dance of Shiva)
- Play of ‘Maya’: The Story of Narada Maharshi
- Ghrishneswara
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
Temples:
- Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Srisailam Map
- Angavalanayagi (Dehasundari) Samedha Umamaheswarar temple, Konerirajapuram
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple Bangkok
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple नीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर Rishikesh
- Natural Shivling in Cherapunji Meghalaya
- Shiva Temple, Bhojpur – भोजेश्वर मंदिर
- Sdok Kok Thom Thailand
- Kaiyuan Temple, Quanzhou, China
Scriptures:
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
- External and Internal Ways of Worship
- Brahma Gyan (The Knowledge of Almighty)
- ‘Nadis’ and ‘Chakras’
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- Maha Bhagavati’s ‘Virat Swarupa’
- Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’
- Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Pteethas’
- Ultimate Supremacy of Bhagavati Unquestionable
- Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi
- Solar Dynasty- Origin and Highlights
- Genesis of Lord Brahma and His various creations
- Play of ‘Maya’ – Narada’s wedding and womanhood !
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- King Nimi Vs. Vasishtha
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
Health:
Festivals
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