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Stories:
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- Chaturmasya Mahatmya and ‘Shodasopacharas’ (Sixteen Services)
- Connotation of Omkaara and analysis of Alphabets related to Shiv’s Body Parts
- Rameswaram
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- Dwadashaadhyaaya: The Magnificence of Maha Tripura Sundari
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Supremacy of Kriya Yoga coupled with Jnana and Bhakti Yogas – Construction of Bhagavati Temple
- Lord Shiva’s Favourite Rituals
- Eligibility to achieve Salvation-Examples of Kaushiki and Anasuya as ‘Pativratas’
- Ekadashi Vrata-the Legend of King Rukmanga
- Bhagavan Siva decided to reside at Kailash nearby Kubera’s abode
- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- Cosmic Creation
- Poompavai brought back to life by Sambandar
- Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Siva
- Five basic incarnations of Bhagavan Siva
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
Temples:
- Moda wala Shiv Prachin Mandir, Narnaul Haryana
- Mamleshwar Temple in Omkareshwar
- Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
- Shiva temples at Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata
- Kailash Temple, Ellora
- Sahasra Lingas at Kbal Spean Cambodia
- Somnath
- Sri Siva Subramaniya temple Fiji
- Ghrishneswara
- Ambreshwar Shiv Mandir, Maharashtra
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
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