Devdutt Pattanaik

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (b. 1970) is an Indian physician and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth and mythology.

Dr. Pattanaik's books include Shiva–an introduction (VFS, India), Vishnu–an introduction (VFS, India), Devi–an introduction (VFS, India), Hanuman–an introduction (VFS, India), Lakshmi–an introduction (VFS, India), Goddesses in India–five faces of the eternal feminine (Inner Traditions, USA), Indian Mythology–Stories, symbols and rituals from the heart of the subcontinent (Inner Traditions, USA), Man who was a woman and other queer tales from Hindu lore (Haworth Publications, USA), Shiva to Shankara–decoding the phallic symbol (Indus Source, India), and Myth=Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology (Penguin, India). The Book of Kali (Penguin, India) is based on his talks.

He has also published fiction based on a tale from the Mahabharata - The Pregnant King

Dr. Pattanaik currently resides in Mumbai.

[edit] References