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Stories:
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Five basic incarnations of Bhagavan Siva
- The five-faced form of Siva
- Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi
- The birth of Kartikeya and the end of Tarakasura
- Rivalry of Vasishtha and Viswamitra and their mutual curses to become birds
- Maha Devi’s Physical features
- Play of ‘Maya’: The Story of Narada Maharshi
- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- King Nimi Vs. Vasishtha
- ANNEXURE ON VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
- Sanat Kumar Glorifies Mahakaal
- The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Significance of Siva Puja- Similarity of Three Murtis
- Daksha Curses Lord S’iva
- Tryambakeswara
- Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)
Temples:
- Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
- Dhyanalinga
- Amarnath
- Ajgaivinath Temple, Sultanganj Bihar
- Shiva Temple at Bhutanath Guwahati
- Ugratara Shiva Devalaya Guwahati
- Matangeshvara Temple, Khajuraho
- Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
- Sri Nageshwar Mahadeo, Nayaganj, Kanpur
- Kedareswar Temple of Hajo Assam (केदारेश्वर देवालय हाजो आसाम)
Scriptures:
- Prakriti and Purusha – Integrated Concepts
- 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)
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