In an exclusive interview to Thestatesman.com, Devdutt Pattanaik speaks on mythology, Sabarimala, Ram temple, Section 377 and many other subjects.
October 16, 2018"The worst thing in Indian society is that people are forced into loveless marriages, which ruins not just one life but also the lives of spouse and children because they live their entire life with those they are not attracted to," the 47-year-old maintained.
September 7, 2018When compared to other Hindu festivals like Diwali, Rakhi is relatively free from all the pomp and show, remaining more or less a festival that celebrates the sacredness of the bond between a brother and sister.
August 25, 2018Noted author Devdutt Pattnaik, known for his works on mythology, has been roped in as a consultant for a special Ramayana track in the television show Ishqbaaz. Ishqbaaaz is currently witnessing an interesting track on the lines of a modern depiction of Ramayana. Currently, in the show, the lead couple of Annika and Shivaay played …
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January 30, 2018Devdutt Pattanaik wears many hats. A doctor by training, Pattanaik found his true calling in mythology. He is a leadership consultant, an illustrator, a TV show host, an inspirational speaker and an author with more than 50 books and around 1000 articles to his credit. His version of myth and mythology has made him India’s …
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December 29, 2017What happens when reality mingles with mythology? Well, here is a young protagonist who discovers himself trapped in the days of Mahabharata. Then a story of dark secrets, shocking revelations and a special bond between two women. Next come two thrillers that will take you inside the deep, dark and secretive lives of people and …
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December 15, 2017Read the story of a widow who is unable to move on from her husband till the time her new neighbor Charlie moves in next door.
December 1, 2017A symbol of decadence and seduction, sweet smelling orchids have inspired and exemplified a sense of exotic beauty and sophistication as well as celebration and death in many mythologies. Their intoxicating smell and attractive foliage can charm anyone’s heart, making it one-of-a-kind in appearance and medicinal qualities. According to the Indian Vedic texts, plants under …
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February 16, 2017My first close look at a bonnet monkey was an experience that I still remember. I was five then and was at Courtallam, at the main falls, and my mother had given me an athirasam to eat — a flat, circular, fried cake made of boiled jaggery and finely-sifted, pounded rice flour. My mother’s culinary …
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September 3, 2016