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Stories:
- Sanat Kumar Glorifies Mahakaal
- Sati Devi’s wedding to Rudra Deva
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Evolution and Values of Human Life from birth to death and mystery thereafter?
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Most Significant ‘Siva Kshetras’ as identified by Maha Deva
- Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara
- ‘Shiva Samkalpamastu’: Maharshi Parashara’s Rudrarchana and glory to his Vamsha
- Significance of the month of Kartika
- Carnage of Mahishasura’s Army
- Shiva and Sati
- Worship to Devi Ganga
- ‘Maha Vakyas’ (Illustrious Statements) about Siva Gyan
- ‘Shri Kamaakshyaapaada Mastaka Varnana’ (Shri Kamakshi’s Physical Description)
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- Dhruva the immortal
- King Alarka approaches Dattatreya for solace
Temples:
- Katakeswar Gigantic Linga Tezpur Assam
- Kapaleeswarar Kovil கபாலீஸ்வரர் கோவில் Mylapore Chennai
- Ardhanarishwar Jaipur
- Omkareshwar
- Somnath
- Tryambakeswara
- Kailashnath Mahadev कैलाशनाथ महादेव, Sanga, Nepal
- Shiva Temple at Bhutanath Guwahati
- Narikoli Shiv Mandir Assam
- Vishwanath Dham Assam
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:
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