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Stories:
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Glories of Maha Deva, his manifestations , origin of Shiva Lingas, Dwadasha Lingas and significance of Shiva Ratri
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- Prathamopaadhyaaya-Devi Kamakshi as Tripura Dhaarini
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- Worship of Devi Radha and Devi Durga
- Phala Shruti
- Dashamadhyaaya: Kamakoti Sthala Nirnaya
- Part 1. Bhimashankar Dham Guwahati Assam
- Devas regain Swarga, Indra commits/ dissolves ‘Brahmahatya’ and reinstated
- Bala Muni Upamanyu attains Ganapatya due to denial of Milk leading to Shiva Bhakti
- Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Talks Between Lord S’iva and Satî
- Legend of Shiva Linga
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Chaturdhyaaya- The Splendour of Varadaraja Swami
Temples:
- Shree Murudeshwar Temple (ಮುರುಡೇಶ್ವರ)
- Shiv Temple, Bengaluru
- Prasat Baphuon ប្រាសាទបាពួន Cambodia
- Kotiling Mahadev Mandir Kamakhya Guwahati
- Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukkadaiyur
- Shri Mangesh Devasthan Goa
- Shiv Shakti Mandir, Solferino, Vacoas, Mauritius
- Kedareswar Temple of Hajo Assam (केदारेश्वर देवालय हाजो आसाम)
- Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
- Bhimashankar
Scriptures:
- Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
- Navavarana Puja- Names of Devis in Nine Enclosures
- Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi
- Glories of Chandika Devi
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura
- Carnage of Mahishasura’s Army
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Maha Devi’s Physical features
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
- Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (Miracle Acts)
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
- Links to previous births of personalities during Vishnu ‘Avataras’
- Sage Bhrigu curses Maha Vishnu
- Nara and Narayana, Urvasi and Prahlada
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
- Navaratri Celebrations-Methodology and Rewards
- Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories
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