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Stories:
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Lord Krishna approaches Sage Upamanu for Siva ‘Darshan’
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- ‘Shri Kamaakshyaapaada Mastaka Varnana’ (Shri Kamakshi’s Physical Description)
- Essence of Linga Purana
- Significance of ‘Daan’ (Charity)-Its Profile and Fruits
- The Devas in Avanti puri
- ‘Shiva Samkalpamastu’: Maharshi Parashara’s Rudrarchana and glory to his Vamsha
- Anecdotes of Kartikeya and Ganesha
- Significance of observing Shiva Ratri
- The birth of Ganesha
- Shiva and Sati
- Narmada’s Origin, significant events ascribed to the River and her Mahatmya
- The Atma Linga or the Essence of Shiva- The Story of Murudeshwar
- Bhima Shankar
- Why were the defenceless sons of Draupadi killed in sleep?
- Devi Sati’s self-immolation and Daksha Yagna destroyed
- Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
- Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
Temples:
- Basukinath temple
- Vadakkunnathan Temple Thrissur
- Ardhanarishwar Jaipur
- Ardhanarishvara, Bangkok
- Nandikeswar Shiva Temple Assam
- Amarnath
- Somnath
- Matangeshvara Temple, Khajuraho
- Nataraja at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
- Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple, Kurnool
Scriptures:
- Shashthyadhyaaya -Rudrashaalaa Mahatmya
- Panchamaadhyaaya-Vegavati Prabhaava
- Chaturdhyaaya- The Splendour of Varadaraja Swami
- Triteeyodhyaaya-Hasti Shaila Mahima
- Dwiteeyadhyaaya-Kanchipura as Bhuloka Vaikuntha
- Prathamopaadhyaaya-Devi Kamakshi as Tripura Dhaarini
- SHRI KAMAHSHI VILASA
- Phala Shruti of Markandeya Purana
- Some highlights of ‘Surya Vamsa’ Kings and their unrelenting virtues
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Surya Deva – Vedic Origin, Physical Birth, Wedding and Progeny
- Manvantara Phala Shruti
- Bhouthya last Manu-Prayers by ‘Shanti’ to Agni Deva to rekindle ‘Nitya Agni’
- Future Manus-Daksha, Brahma, Dharma and Rudra Saavarnis
- Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- Maha Maya enables Vishnu to kill the Demon Brothers Madhu and Kaitabha
- Accounts of further Manus- Uttama, Tamasa, Daivata, Chakshusa, and Vaivasvatha
- Swan couple inspire Swarochi’s renunciation and implications of Padma Vidya
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