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Stories:
- Worship of Devi Radha and Devi Durga
- Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Phala Shruti
- Ganga and Lord Shiva
- Bhairav
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Evolution and Values of Human Life from birth to death and mystery thereafter?
- Vritrasura vs. Indra and Sage Dadhichi’s illustrious sacrifice
- Essence of Linga Purana
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- Ayodhya ‘Mahatmya’ and the Import of ‘Tirthas’ around
- Venkatachala ‘Mahatmya’
- Danavas defeat Devas, churning of Ocean and Emergence of ‘Amrit’
- Brahma creates Rudra and Universe
- Sadyojata: Siva’s Power of Creation
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- The birth of Ganesha
- Why did Draupadi marry all the five Pandava brothers?
Temples:
- Shiv Mandir, Umerkot, Pakistan
- Elephanta Caves
- Shri Mangesh Devasthan Goa
- Nandikeswar Shiva Temple Assam
- Parali Vaidyanath
- Deoghar-baba baidyanath dham temple
- Ashokdham – Shri Indra Madaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Lakhisarai
- Walkeshwar Temple, Mumbai वाळकेश्वर मंदिर – Baan Ganga Temple
- Sri Panankatteesar Temple, Puravar Panankattur (Panayapuram)
- Mamleshwar Temple in Omkareshwar
Scriptures:
- Chaturdhyaaya- The Splendour of Varadaraja Swami
- Triteeyodhyaaya-Hasti Shaila Mahima
- Dwiteeyadhyaaya-Kanchipura as Bhuloka Vaikuntha
- Prathamopaadhyaaya-Devi Kamakshi as Tripura Dhaarini
- SHRI KAMAHSHI VILASA
- Phala Shruti of Markandeya Purana
- Some highlights of ‘Surya Vamsa’ Kings and their unrelenting virtues
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Surya Deva – Vedic Origin, Physical Birth, Wedding and Progeny
- Manvantara Phala Shruti
- Bhouthya last Manu-Prayers by ‘Shanti’ to Agni Deva to rekindle ‘Nitya Agni’
- Future Manus-Daksha, Brahma, Dharma and Rudra Saavarnis
- Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan (Gratitude Hymns to Devi included)
- Maha Maya enables Vishnu to kill the Demon Brothers Madhu and Kaitabha
- Accounts of further Manus- Uttama, Tamasa, Daivata, Chakshusa, and Vaivasvatha
- Swan couple inspire Swarochi’s renunciation and implications of Padma Vidya
- Pravarakhya and Varudhini – Swarochi and Manorama- Swarochisha Manu
- Bharata Varsha, its Mountains, Rivers and Territories
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