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Stories:
- Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
- ‘Maha Vakyas’ (Illustrious Statements) about Siva Gyan
- Arjuna and Kiratha
- Yogadhyaya (Study of Yoga), Yoga Siddhi (Achievement) and Yogicharya (Practice)
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Sakti ‘Rupas’ (Images) during Manvantaras
- Mangal – The story of birth of Planet Mars
- Shiv Shankar’s secret of immortality and the Amarnath Cave
- Goddess Parvati prays for Shiva
- Siva’s victory over Gajasura
- Shashthyadhyaaya -Rudrashaalaa Mahatmya
- Time measurement, Life span of Brahma and his various Creations
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- Maha Bhagavati’s ‘Virat Swarupa’
- Method of ‘Sandhya Vandana’ and worship of Devi Gayatri
- Amba Yajna-Regulations and Precedent Performers
- Lord Shiva and Pralaya
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- Pashupaasha Vimochana, Uma Maheswara and other Shiva Vratas (Pashupaasha Vimochana Mantra included)
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
Temples:
- Shiv-Sati at Daksheshwar Mahadev temple Kankhal Haridwar
- Lakhinpur Shiva Mandir
- Baba Baidyanath Dham बाबा वैद्यनाथ मंदिर Deogarh
- Shri Mangesh Devasthan Goa
- Siddheswar Devalaya Kamakhya Guwahati
- Kadavul Temple, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Baneswar Temple Guwahati
- Eklingji Temple Udaipur
- Kandariya Mahadeva, Khajuraho
- Gopeswar Devalaya Assam (गोपेश्वर देवालय)
Scriptures:
- Principles of ‘Dharma Rakshana’ or sustenance of Virtue
- Ashoucha Nivritti Prakarana
- Shat Karma Vidhi
- Shri Shiva Sahasra Naama Stotra (Maha Bharata)
- SHRI SHIVA SAHASRA NAAMA STOTRA ( BRAHMA PURANA)
- SHRI SHIVA SAHASRA NAAMA STOTRA (SHIVA PURANA)
- SHRI SHIVA SAHASRA NAAMA STOTRA (LINGA PURANA)
- Epilogue: Vedic Faith is Everlasting despite pulls and pressures!
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan
- Interesting Origin of Bhandasura, Manifestaion of Lalitha Devi and Bhandasura Vadha
- Stories describing the implied messages of Bhatavad Gita Chapters
- Play of ‘Maya’: The Story of Narada Maharshi
- Ego clashes of illustrious personalities
- Ekadashi Vrata-the Legend of King Rukmanga
- The Legends of Venkatachala, Jagannatha and Badari Kshetras
- Significance of observing Shiva Ratri
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin
- Basic Manifestations of Shiva
- Glories of Maha Deva, his manifestations , origin of Shiva Lingas, Dwadasha Lingas and significance of Shiva Ratri
Health:
Festivals
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