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Stories:
- Phala Shruti of Markandeya Purana
- Significance of ‘Daan’ (Charity)-Its Profile and Fruits
- Future Manus-Savarnis, Rouchya and Bhouthya
- Evolution and Values of Human Life from birth to death and mystery thereafter?
- Pravarakhya and Varudhini – Swarochi and Manorama- Swarochisha Manu
- Preface to ‘Lingaarchana’, ‘Pancha Yagna’ and ‘Lingaarchana Vidhana’ (Trayambika Mantra explained)
- Observance of Maha Sivarathri and its significance
- Lubdhaka and Mahashivaratri
- Queen Madalasa confers Kingship to Alarka
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- The Origin of Kumbh Mela
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- Significance of Siva Puja- Similarity of Three Murtis
- Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara
- Some highlights of ‘Surya Vamsa’ Kings and their unrelenting virtues
- Vamadeva
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- रूद्र -शिव एक वैदिक देवता एवं उनके स्वरुप
- External and Internal Ways of Worship
Temples:
- The Giant Swing Bangkok
- Mamleshwar Temple in Omkareshwar
- Shiv Temple, Bengaluru
- Part 2. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam
- Trilokinath Temple, Tunde, Himachal Pradesh
- Sahasra Lingas at Kbal Spean Cambodia
- Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)
- Shiv Bari, Bikaner
- Kedarnath
- Kuttiattoor Sivakshethram, Kerala
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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