Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist
Understanding Sacred stories, myths, rituals and their relevance in modern times
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik
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Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture

Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture

Queer ideas have always expressed themselves in the sacred scriptures of India.

Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

Homosexuals existed but were almost invisible in Indian history

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Etana and Adapa

Etana and Adapa

Two stories from ancient Mesopotamia

Two Truths of a Tale

Two Truths of a Tale

Modern storytelling has reduced mythological tales into mere entertainment. Dismay leads to exploration and from exploration comes this essay.

What Darshan Means

What Darshan Means

The high point of Hindu rituals is the act of darshan – looking at the image of the deity.

On a wing and a prayer

On a wing and a prayer

Who are angels? A little bit more about them…