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.
- ‘Shiva Taandava’ (The Cosmic Dance of Shiva)
- ನಂಜುಂಡೇಶ್ವರ – ನಂಜನಗೂಡು. The story of Nanjundeshwara at Nanjanagoodu
- Bhairav
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- The birth of Vighanavinashak Gajanan Ganesha
- Sati’s immolation at Daksha Yagna, Shiva Parvati Kalyana and ‘Vighneshotpatti’
- The legend of Shri Gopeshwar Mahadev – Lord Shiva meets Lord Krishna
- Omkareshwar and Vindhya Mountain
- Manvantara Phala Shruti
- Markandeya refers Sage Jaimini’s doubts to Holy Birds
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- Significance of Bhasma
- Skanda’s ‘Vijaya Sthambh’ (Tower of Victory) and ‘Siddha Saptaka’
- Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati
- Introduction – The Five Powers of Siva
- Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’ (Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- ‘Arishta-Mrityu Suchanaas’ and precautions like Japa and Maha Kshetra Darshana
- Ekaadashaadyaaya: Exaltation of Kamakoti Bila
- Episodes related to Shiva and Parvati
- Trinity’s Consorts and their Ages
- ‘Yashya Nisvasitam Vedah’ (Who exhaled Vedas?) – Super Energy creates Vishnu
- Varanasi
- Origin of Chandra,wedding, Shaapa, re-emergence and Stories of his Vamsha
- ANNEXURE ON VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
- Brahma’s commedation of Tripura Sundari
- Agastya-HayagrivaSamvada
- Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Pteethas’
- Emergence of the Five Sadakhyas
- Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis (Manifestations & Powers)
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- The birth of Ganesha
- Devi Bhagavata ‘Phala Sruti’ (Benefits of Reading and Hearing)
- Bala Muni Upamanyu attains Ganapatya due to denial of Milk leading to Shiva Bhakti
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
- ‘Linga’ and ‘Alinga Rupaas’ and Primary Creation
- Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Siva
- Many other incarnations of Lord Siva
- Five Powers of Siva
- Sadyojata: Siva’s Power of Creation
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Kedareshwara
- Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (Miracle Acts)
- Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi
- King Chitrabhanu
- Skanda’s remorse and ‘Prayaschittha’ (Atonement)
- Andhakasura and Mahakaleshwar
- Worship method of Siva Lingas
- Vision of Maha Bhagavati by Trimurtis
- Navavarana Puja- Names of Devis in Nine Enclosures