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.
- The birth of Vighanavinashak Gajanan Ganesha
- Victory over Death – the story of Markandeya and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Mahakaal blesses Kumari, Kalabhiti and Karandhama
- Worship to Maha Lakshmi and Her Partial Extensions
- Duties of a Model King as prescribed by Queen Madalasa
- Narmada’s Origin, significant events ascribed to the River and her Mahatmya
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- Devi Parvati’s wedding with Bhagavan Siva
- Dhruva the immortal
- ESSENCE OF MARKANDEYA PURANA
- ‘Shiva Taandava’ (The Cosmic Dance of Shiva)
- Lord Krishna approaches Sage Upamanu for Siva ‘Darshan’
- Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
- Recyling of Further Human Life
- Dwadashaadhyaaya: The Magnificence of Maha Tripura Sundari
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
- Talks Between Lord S’iva and Satî
- Shiva Leelaas: Andhaka pardoned, Bhudevi saved, Prahlada rescued and Jalandhara killed (Nrisimha Stuti included)
- Five Powers of Siva
- Fruits of ‘Punya’ (Rewards of Virtue / Goodness)
- Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
- Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
- Many other incarnations of Lord Siva
- Linga Purana
- Saptamaadhyaaya- The Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha
- Play of ‘Maya’ – Narada’s wedding and womanhood !
- Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Pteethas’
- Manvantara Phala Shruti
- Lubdhaka and Mahashivaratri
- Significance of ‘Satya’ (Truth) and ‘Tapasya’ (Meditation)
- King Chitrabhanu
- Origin of Ling from Ling Puran
- Bala Muni Upamanyu attains Ganapatya due to denial of Milk leading to Shiva Bhakti
- Gauri goes to her Mother’s home, and Mahadevji goes after her
- Worship to Devi Tulasi and ‘Salagramas’
- Glories of Maha Deva, his manifestations , origin of Shiva Lingas, Dwadasha Lingas and significance of Shiva Ratri
- Omkara ‘Jigjnasha’ (Knowledge) -Its comprehension and Practice
- Trayodashaadhyaaya: Eminence of ‘Bhutabandha Janardana’
- Devi Sati’s self-immolation and Daksha Yagna destroyed
- Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living
- The Story of Surya Deva and Progeny
- Tryambakeswara
- Siva’s victory over Andhakasura
- Siva’s victory over Sankhachooda
- Eight-folded approach to Venkateswara
- Dussaha the intolerant and his notorious sons, daughters and grandchildren
- Glories of Chandika Devi
- Links of Devis Sandhya- Arundhati- Sati and Girija
- Chaturdhyaaya- The Splendour of Varadaraja Swami
- Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati