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Stories:
- Sveta, Sutra, Daman, Suhotra, Kanka, Lokakshi, Jaijisatya, Dadhivahan, and Rishabhadeva
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- ‘Shivaakshara’ Mantras, ‘Pashus’, their Self-control and Realisation of Pashupati
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Rivalry of Vasishtha and Viswamitra and their mutual curses to become birds
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- King Alarka approaches Dattatreya for solace
- Bhagavan Siva decided to reside at Kailash nearby Kubera’s abode
- Significance of ‘Satya’ (Truth) and ‘Tapasya’ (Meditation)
- Manvantara Phala Shruti
- Phala Shruti
- Method of ‘Sandhya Vandana’ and worship of Devi Gayatri
- Essence of Linga Purana
- Shiva’s Samishthi Swarupa (An Integrated Portrait of Maha Deva)
- Shiva’s Cosmic Dance at CERN
- Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi
- Bhouthya last Manu-Prayers by ‘Shanti’ to Agni Deva to rekindle ‘Nitya Agni’
- UPA LINGAS
- King Janamejaya perfoms Devi Yagna
- Chaturmasya Mahatmya and ‘Shodasopacharas’ (Sixteen Services)
Temples:
- Doleshwor Mahadeva (डोलेश्वर महादेव) Nepal
- Navagraha Shiva Temple – (नवग्रह शिव मन्दिर)
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple नीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर Rishikesh
- Ghrishneswara
- Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubeneswar
- Shiv Temple at Basistha Ashram, Assam
- Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukkadaiyur
- UPA LINGAS
- Mamleshwar Temple in Omkareshwar
- Srisailam
Scriptures:
- How Satyavrata an illiterate Brahmin became a Learned Sage?
- The ‘Gunas’ (Attributes) and their Characteristics
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
- Vision of Maha Bhagavati by Trimurtis
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- Asvathama punished and Parikshith born
- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
- Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’
- Gangeya, the exemplary ‘Bhishma’, of Mahabharata
- Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu
- Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
- Muni Suka’s wedding and Salvation thereafter
- How King Janaka convinced Suka Muni to marry?
- Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
- Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
- King Pururava’s infatuation with Apsara Urvasi
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
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