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His 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. |
His 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. |
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He has also published fiction based on a tale from the Mahabharata - The Pregnant King |
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Devdutt’s unconventional approach and engaging style, is evident in his lectures, books and articles. Devdutt is based in Mumbai. |
Devdutt’s unconventional approach and engaging style, is evident in his lectures, books and articles. Devdutt is based in Mumbai. |
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Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (b. 1970) is a medical doctor by education, a marketing consultant by profession, and a mythologist by passion. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their relevance in modern times.
His 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
Devdutt’s unconventional approach and engaging style, is evident in his lectures, books and articles. Devdutt is based in Mumbai.
References:
1. http://www.devdutt.com/ 2. http://www.lgbtran.org/Profile.aspx?ID=72 3. http://www.amazon.com/Shiva-Introduction-Devdutt-Pattanaik/dp/8187111011 4. https://www.vedamsbooks.com/no23254.htm 5. http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Devdutt+Pattanaik&index=books&page=1 6. http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Devdutt+Pattanaik&index=books&page=1 7. http://www.oxfordbookstore.com/oxfordonline/asppages/item_final.asp?strSKU=BD60286&strSKUSrl=2 8. http://galva108.org/manwhowas.html
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