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Stories:
- Srisailam
- Dhruva-Kuvalaashva and Ashvatara –Examples of Devotion, Duty and Determination
- Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Ujjain
- Shiva and Sati
- Ashta Murtis
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- Preface to ‘Lingaarchana’, ‘Pancha Yagna’ and ‘Lingaarchana Vidhana’ (Trayambika Mantra explained)
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Tazhuvakkuzhainthaar – Ekambareswarar Temple
- Pravarakhya and Varudhini – Swarochi and Manorama- Swarochisha Manu
- Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)
- Origin of Kedar Kshetra and its importance
- Siva’s victory over Gajasura
- Sadyojata
- ANNEXURE ON VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- Essence of Siva Purana – Preface
Temples:
- Tryambakeswara
- Shiv Temple at Basistha Ashram, Assam
- Baijnath, Kangra
- Shiv Shakti Mandir, Solferino, Vacoas, Mauritius
- Katakeswar Gigantic Linga Tezpur Assam
- Kaviyoor Mahadevar Temple, Kerala
- Prasat Baphuon ប្រាសាទបាពួន Cambodia
- Candi Kidal, Java Indonesia
- Mrityunjaya Mahadevji Temple Varanasi
- Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Srisailam
Scriptures:
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Why did Paramatma the Primeaval Force take to various Temporary Forms of existence!
- Some doubts in connection with Maha Bharata
- Maha Bharata in brief
- Shri Krishna Charitra: his birth,miracles, account of his progeny and Niryana
- Quick retrospective of Ramayana
- Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana and Parashurama Avataras
- Parashurama’s encounter with Ganesha
- Origin of Chandra,wedding, Shaapa, re-emergence and Stories of his Vamsha
- Other famed Kings of the Surya Vamsha
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- Trishanku
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- King Vena and Prithu Chakravarti
- Dhruva the immortal
- Future Manus-Savarnis, Rouchya and Bhouthya
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Conclusion
- Amarnath yatraanantara Peetha Daana Vidhana and Mahima
- Amarnath Yatra Phala
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