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Stories:
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
- Interesting Origin of Bhandasura, Manifestaion of Lalitha Devi and Bhandasura Vadha
- Poompavai brought back to life by Sambandar
- Trinity’s Consorts and their Ages
- रूद्र -शिव एक वैदिक देवता एवं उनके स्वरुप
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
- Ghrishneswara
- Navamaadhyaaya: Sarva Tirtha Mahima
- Prabhasa Kshetra Mahatmya
- Shiv Shankar’s secret of immortality and the Amarnath Cave
- Connotation of Omkaara and analysis of Alphabets related to Shiv’s Body Parts
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (Miracle Acts)
- Glories of Chandika Devi
- Ardhanariswar
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
Temples:
- Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, Tirupati
- Baijnath, Kangra
- Elephanta Caves
- Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
- Tryambakeswara
- Shankaracharya Temple – Srinagar, Kashmir
- Navagraha Shiva Temple – (नवग्रह शिव मन्दिर)
- Shiva temples at Dakshineswar Kali Temple Kolkata
- Candi Kidal, Java Indonesia
- Sdok Kok Thom Thailand
Scriptures:
- Amba Yajna-Regulations and Precedent Performers
- How Satyavrata an illiterate Brahmin became a Learned Sage?
- The ‘Gunas’ (Attributes) and their Characteristics
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
- Vision of Maha Bhagavati by Trimurtis
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- Asvathama punished and Parikshith born
- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
- Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’
- Gangeya, the exemplary ‘Bhishma’, of Mahabharata
- Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
- Muni Suka’s wedding and Salvation thereafter
- How King Janaka convinced Suka Muni to marry?
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
- King Pururava’s infatuation with Apsara Urvasi
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara
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