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Stories:
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Skanda’s remorse and ‘Prayaschittha’ (Atonement)
- Devi Bhagavata ‘Phala Sruti’ (Benefits of Reading and Hearing)
- Destruction of Daksha Yagna by Virabhadra
- Some highlights of ‘Surya Vamsa’ Kings and their unrelenting virtues
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- ‘Arishta-Mrityu Suchanaas’ and precautions like Japa and Maha Kshetra Darshana
- Description of Bhagavan Siva
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- Siva’s victory over Tarkasha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- Devi Bhagavati blesses Vishnu as Hayagreeva
- Prathamopaadhyaaya-Devi Kamakshi as Tripura Dhaarini
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living
- Significance of Siva Puja- Similarity of Three Murtis
- Method of ‘Sandhya Vandana’ and worship of Devi Gayatri
- Kamadhenu creates Vaishyas to safeguard and assist Brahmanas
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- Five Powers of Siva
Temples:
- Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
- Paradeshwar Mahadev, Kankhal
- Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
- Ernakulathappan Temple, Kochi, Kerala
- Srisailam
- Sahasralinga Sirsi Karnataka ಸಹಸ್ರಲಿಂಗ
- Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukkadaiyur
- Narikoli Shiv Mandir Assam
- Amarnath
- Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Scriptures:
- Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi
- Glories of Chandika Devi
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura
- Carnage of Mahishasura’s Army
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Maha Devi’s Physical features
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
- Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
- Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (Miracle Acts)
- Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
- Links to previous births of personalities during Vishnu ‘Avataras’
- Sage Bhrigu curses Maha Vishnu
- Nara and Narayana, Urvasi and Prahlada
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
- Navaratri Celebrations-Methodology and Rewards
- Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories
- Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna
- Amba Yajna-Regulations and Precedent Performers
Health:
Festivals
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