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.
- Venkatachala ‘Mahatmya’
- Varanasi
- The stories of Chyavana Muni and Sukanya, King Nabhaga, Pradyumna and Ila Devi
- Shiv Shankar’s secret of immortality and the Amarnath Cave
- Ujjain
- Ashtanga Yoga – the Significant Means of Shiva Tatwa
- Worship of Devi Radha and Devi Durga
- Arunachala ‘Mahatmya’
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Lord Krishna approaches Sage Upamanu for Siva ‘Darshan’
- Arjuna and Kiratha
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- Triteeyodhyaaya-Hasti Shaila Mahima
- Origin and ‘Mahatmya’ of Kasi
- Brahma creates Rudra and Universe
- Ekadashi Vrata-the Legend of King Rukmanga
- Siva’s victory over Nirhad Daitya
- Trinity blesses Sage Atri and Anasuya with triplets
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Devas regain Swarga, Indra commits/ dissolves ‘Brahmahatya’ and reinstated
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Lord Shiva and Pralaya
- Gangeya, the exemplary ‘Bhishma’, of Mahabharata
- Parashurama’s encounter with Ganesha
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Trishanku
- Series of Siva’s victories over Demons
- Muni Durvasa’s curse to Apsara leads to the birth of Holy Birds
- Shiva and Sati
- Danavas defeat Devas, churning of Ocean and Emergence of ‘Amrit’
- The birth of Ganesha
- Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
- Lubdhaka and Mahashivaratri
- ‘Narada sets up the Idols of Vasudeva and Bhattaditya (Surya Deva)
- The five-faced form of Siva
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- The Legends of Venkatachala, Jagannatha and Badari Kshetras
- Sati’s immolation at Daksha Yagna, Shiva Parvati Kalyana and ‘Vighneshotpatti’
- Kartikeya exterminates Tarakasura
- Ashtamaadhyaaya: The Glories of Ekaamreshwara and Baalaa (Tapah) Kamakshi
- Vaisakha Month’s Significance
- Linga Purana
- Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Origin of Kedar Kshetra and its importance
- Dwadashaadhyaaya: The Magnificence of Maha Tripura Sundari
- The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara
- The origin of the name Shri Mangueshi
- ‘Yashya Nisvasitam Vedah’ (Who exhaled Vedas?) – Super Energy creates Vishnu