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Stories:
- Omkareshwar and Vindhya Mountain
- Devi Mahatmya Phala Shruti
- Connotation of Omkaara and analysis of Alphabets related to Shiv’s Body Parts
- Origin and ‘Mahatmya’ of Kasi
- The legend of Shri Gopeshwar Mahadev – Lord Shiva meets Lord Krishna
- Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
- Shumbha and Nishumbha executed by Maha Devi -(‘Stotras’ of ‘Ya Sarva Bhuteshu’, ‘Sarva Mangala Maangalye’ and ‘Sarva Swarupey’ included)
- Prathamopaadhyaaya-Devi Kamakshi as Tripura Dhaarini
- Play of ‘Maya’: The Story of Narada Maharshi
- Brahma Gyan (The Knowledge of Almighty)
- Bhairav
- Creation of the Universe and its Destruction
- The Story of Siva Linga’s Origin
- Kannappa Nayanar
- Andhakasura and Mahakaleshwar
- Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
- Origin of Ling from Ling Puran
- Time measurement, Life span of Brahma and his various Creations
- Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu
- Trishanku
Temples:
- Gopeswar Devalaya Assam (गोपेश्वर देवालय)
- Dhareswar Devalaya Sualkuchi Assam
- Vishwanath Dham Assam
- Perur Patteeswara Swamy Temple Coimbatore
- Nagashankar Shiva Dham Assam
- Shiva Temple, Bhojpur – भोजेश्वर मंदिर
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple Bangkok
- Ekambaranathar Temple Kanchipuram (ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்)
- Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
- Parasurameswara Temple, Gudimallam, Tirupati
Scriptures:
- Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
- ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
- Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
- Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
- External and Internal Ways of Worship
- Brahma Gyan (The Knowledge of Almighty)
- ‘Nadis’ and ‘Chakras’
- ‘Ashtanga’ (Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
- Maha Bhagavati’s ‘Virat Swarupa’
- Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’
- Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Pteethas’
- Ultimate Supremacy of Bhagavati Unquestionable
- Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi
- Solar Dynasty- Origin and Highlights
- Genesis of Lord Brahma and His various creations
- Play of ‘Maya’ – Narada’s wedding and womanhood !
- Haihayas Vs. Bhargava
- King Nimi Vs. Vasishtha
- Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
- Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
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