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.
- Legend of Shiva Linga
- Observance of Maha Sivarathri and its significance
- Kusha sthali
- Destruction of Daksha Yagna by Virabhadra
- Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
- King Nimi Vs. Vasishtha
- Kedareshwara
- King Harischandra, an exceptional example of Dharma (Virtue) and Satya (Truth)
- ‘Narada sets up the Idols of Vasudeva and Bhattaditya (Surya Deva)
- Viswamitra sends mortal Trishanku to Swarga
- Siva’s victory over Nirhad Daitya
- Prabhasa Kshetra Mahatmya
- Yaksha asked Yudhisthira
- Avadhuta Dattatreya as an Avatar of distinction
- Varanasi
- Avanti Kshetra Mahatmya
- Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura and his clan
- ‘Surya Mahatmya’-An illustration of Rajyavardhana (Surya ‘Stuti’ included)
- Maha Maya enables Vishnu to kill the Demon Brothers Madhu and Kaitabha
- Sati Devi’s wedding to Rudra Deva
- Maha Vishnu remote-controlled by Devi Bhagavati
- Chaturmasya Mahatmya and ‘Shodasopacharas’ (Sixteen Services)
- Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
- Rivalry of Vasishtha and Viswamitra and their mutual curses to become birds
- Muni Suka’s wedding and Salvation thereafter
- Goddess Parvati prays for Shiva
- Ujjain
- Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
- Vaidyanath (At Deogarh / Parli?)
- Somnath
- Arunachala ‘Mahatmya’
- Shiva’s Vibhutis (Counter parts), Vishwa Rupa, Ashta Rupas and Shiva Tatwa (Shiva’s self-description included)
- Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
- Dhruva-Kuvalaashva and Ashvatara –Examples of Devotion, Duty and Determination
- Chaturashyaadhyaaya: Shiva’s defeat, Brahma’s blindness, Shri Chakra Puja and beneficiaries
- Stories related to Manus and Vamshas
- Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Ashtamaadhyaaya: The Glories of Ekaamreshwara and Baalaa (Tapah) Kamakshi
- Budha weds Ila (King Sudyumna)
- Current Manu Vaiwasvata and Surya Vamsha
- Accounts of further Manus- Uttama, Tamasa, Daivata, Chakshusa, and Vaivasvatha
- Andhakasura and Mahakaleshwar
- Why did Draupadi marry all the five Pandava brothers?
- The origin of the name Shri Mangueshi
- Sakti ‘Rupas’ (Images) during Manvantaras
- The birth of Kartikeya and the end of Tarakasura
- Stories describing the implied messages of Bhatavad Gita Chapters
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- ‘Arishta-Mrityu Suchanaas’ and precautions like Japa and Maha Kshetra Darshana