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Stories:
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
- ‘Shiva Samkalpamastu’: Maharshi Parashara’s Rudrarchana and glory to his Vamsha
- Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
- Omkareshwar
- Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna
- Siva’s victory over Tarkasha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha
- Quick retrospective of Ramayana
- Trishanku
- Bhima Shankar
- Glories of Chandika Devi
- Andhakasura and Mahakaleshwar
- Significance of ‘Daan’ (Charity)-Its Profile and Fruits
- Varnashrama Dharma with emphasis on Brahmanas
- King Alarka approaches Dattatreya for solace
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
- Sveta, Sutra, Daman, Suhotra, Kanka, Lokakshi, Jaijisatya, Dadhivahan, and Rishabhadeva
- Significance of ‘Rudrakshas’
- Origin of Chandra,wedding, Shaapa, re-emergence and Stories of his Vamsha
- History of Yoga – Shiva, the first Yogi
- Fruits of ‘Punya’ (Rewards of Virtue / Goodness)
Temples:
- Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple, Kerala
- Sri Vishwanath Temple श्रीविश्वनाथमन्दिर – Banaras Hindu University
- Kadu Malleshwara Temple
- Prambanan, Central Java, Indonesia
- Lord Shiva Temple, Mombassa, Kenya
- Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
- Shivkhori, Jammu
- Perur Patteeswara Swamy Temple Coimbatore
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
- Motieswar Shiva Temple, Muscat, Oman
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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