Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, Shivarahasya Purana, Skanda Purana and other Puranas narrate stories associated with Lord Shiva. Most ancient temples have legends behind them. Different Puranas have different versions of the same story, but they have a common thread. Read these mythological stories with your mind and heart.
Often, these stories from the sacred books of Hinduism have an underlying story – they focus an aspect of life, and can be used effectively for teaching Dharma, or proper moral conduct, laws of Karma, etc. both for children and for adults. Reading the same story again and again will make the underlying truth establish itself firmly in your sub-conscious mind, and you will be able to come up with time-tested solutions to your predicaments and lead a more fulfilling life.
- Other famed Kings of the Surya Vamsha
- Birth of Nandeswara and his puja
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Triteeyodhyaaya-Hasti Shaila Mahima
- Origin of Shiva Linga
- ‘Shiva Samkalpamastu’: Maharshi Parashara’s Rudrarchana and glory to his Vamsha
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- The burning of Bhima the demon
- King Janamejaya perfoms Devi Yagna
- Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
- Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi (Earth)
- Victory over Death – the story of Markandeya and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Significance of ‘Satya’ (Truth) and ‘Tapasya’ (Meditation)
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- Dashamadhyaaya: Kamakoti Sthala Nirnaya
- Siva’s victory over Nirhad Daitya
- Poompavai brought back to life by Sambandar
- Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi
- Mahakaal blesses Kumari, Kalabhiti and Karandhama
- Gayatri Sahasramana (Thousand names of Devi Gayatri)
- Narada seeks replies to a questionnaire and bestows Brahma’s Charity to Kalaap Village
- Arunachala ‘Mahatmya’
- Bhima Shankar
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Devi Bhagavati – ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
- Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
- Some Illustrious Devotees to Siva and Special Austerities in Worship
- Navamaadhyaaya: Sarva Tirtha Mahima
- Maha Maya enables Vishnu to kill the Demon Brothers Madhu and Kaitabha
- Recyling of Further Human Life
- Charity and its far reaching impact
- Siva’s victory over Vidal and Utpal
- Origin and ‘Mahatmya’ of Kasi
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Shiv Shankar’s secret of immortality and the Amarnath Cave
- The Mighty Power of Omkara and Panchakshari Mantras
- Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
- King Nimi Vs. Vasishtha
- Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
- Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana and Parashurama Avataras
- Ashtamaadhyaaya: The Glories of Ekaamreshwara and Baalaa (Tapah) Kamakshi
- Lord Shiva’s Favourite Rituals
- Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’
- Ashtanga Yoga – the Significant Means of Shiva Tatwa
- Lord Shiva and Pralaya
- Lord Krishna approaches Sage Upamanu for Siva ‘Darshan’
- Lubdhaka and Mahashivaratri
- Future Manus-Daksha, Brahma, Dharma and Rudra Saavarnis