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Stories:
- Tatpurusha
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi
- Connotation of Omkaara and analysis of Alphabets related to Shiv’s Body Parts
- The ‘Gunas’ (Attributes) and their Characteristics
- Birth of Nandeswara and his puja
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Observance of Maha Sivarathri and its significance
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- King Alarka approaches Dattatreya for solace
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Outlines of Manvantaras, ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) and of ‘Sapta’ (Seven) Dwipas
- Purushottama Kshetra (Utkala Khanda) Mahatmya
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Brahma’s commedation of Tripura Sundari
- Surya Deva – Vedic Origin, Physical Birth, Wedding and Progeny
- Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Maha Devi’s Physical features
Temples:
- Sukreswar Temple Guwahati
- Sri Panankatteesar Temple, Puravar Panankattur (Panayapuram)
- Kadu Malleshwara Temple
- Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, Tirupati
- Mahabhairab Mandir (महाभैरव मन्दिर)Tezpur Assam
- Shiva Vishnu Temple, Florida USA
- Trimbakeshwar, Nashik Maharashtra
- Ujjain
- Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
- Prambanan, Central Java, Indonesia
Scriptures:
- Tiruvannamalai / Arunaachalam
- Chennai,Tiruvallur, Perumbadur, Pakshi Tirtham, Mahabalipuram and Madurantakam
- Shri Kalahasti and Tiruchanur
- Mantralaya, Basar, Vemulawada, Chilukur, Jogulamba, Yadagirigutta
- Vijayawada Kanaka Durga, Panaa Nrisimha, Kuchipudi, Movva, Keera Pandaripura
- Conclusion
- Twenty One Ganeshwara Kshetras
- Shiva Kshetras
- Vishnu Kshetras
- Pradhana Devi Sthalas
- 51 Siddha Kshetras
- Pradhana Melas
- Pradhana Shradda Tirthas (42)
- Pushkar ( Rajasthan)
- Utkal Region: Puri Jagannadha,Bhubhaneshwar, Konarak, Sakshi Gopal
- Annavaram, Pithapuram, Pancharama Kshetras, Rajamandry, Ryali, Mandapalli and Bhadrachalam
- Conclusion
- Prayaschitta Prakarana
- Shraddha Prakarana
- Principles of ‘Dharma Rakshana’ or sustenance of Virtue
Health:
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