Mythology

The popular names of many yogic asanas – from Virbhadra-asana and Hanuman-asana to Matsyendra-asana, Kurma-asana and Ananta-asana – are based on characters and personages from Indian mythology. Who were these mythological characters, what were their stories, and how are they connected to yogic postures? Devdutt Pattanaik’s newest book Yoga Mythology (co-written with international yoga practitioner […]

Ideas in this book are distributed over 56 chapters. In temples ritual, Vishnu is offered 8 different meals daily, different on all seven days of the week–56 dishes in all. May each chapter serve as a mouthwatering offering to the Vishnu within you.

After the enormous success of the first two seasons of EPIC Channel's Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik, India's favourite mythologist is back with a third instalment to answer these questions and more, this time delving deeper into Hinduism and other religions as well!

How Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism affirm the dignity of queer identities and sexualities.

Reflecting on one of Hinduism’s most popular prayer for positive energy Acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies the Hanuman Chalisa for the contemporary reader. His unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible, combined as it is with his trademark illustrations.

Culture: 50 Insights from Mythology is a groundbreaking work that contextualizes mythology and proposes that myths are alive, dynamic, shaped by perception and the times one lives in.