Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist
Understanding Sacred stories, myths, rituals and their relevance in modern timesDr. Devdutt Pattanaik
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Index / 2009
Caught in a Whirlpool
The death of a young boy called Abhimanyu on the 13th day of the war at Kurushetra has trigged many a folklore.
Topic: Articles, Mahabharata
Gods of the little tradition
Every village has its own mythology that is different from the one imposed by the mainstream, often urban, culture.
Topic: Articles, Myth Theory
What women wanted
Tales of women who inhabited the spiritual landscape of India are not very common but extremely inspiring.
Topic: Articles, Hindu Mythology
Between the Rangoli lines
Simple diagrams made by women say a lot about India
Topic: Articles, Hindu Mythology
Caste Again
Caste viewed in a rebirth framework is very different from caste viewed in a one-life framework.
Topic: Articles, Hindu Mythology
Battle between Shikhandi and Bhisma
An illustration that was published in Brunch, Hindustan Times, on Sunday 13 Nov 2009
Topic: Articles, Illustrations
On a wing and a prayer
Who are angels? A little bit more about them…
Topic: Articles, World Mythology
Goddesses of Fate and Retribution
Through the idea of Hubris and Fates and Nemesis, the Greeks ensured success did not go to their heads.
Topic: Articles, World Mythology
