Devdutt Pattanaik | |
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 Devdutt Pattanaik | |
| Born | 11 December 1970 (age 53) Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MBBS (Grant Medical College) Postgraduate Diploma in Comparative Mythology (University of Bombay) |
| Occupation(s) | Mythologist, writer, columnist, illustrator |
| Known for | Works on Indian mythology |
| Parent(s) | Prafulla Kumar (father) Sabitri Pattanaik (Das) (mother) |
| Website | www.Devdutt.com |
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Devdutt Pattanaik is a mythologist and writer from Mumbai, India. He writes on mythology, the study of cultural truths revealed through stories, symbols and rituals. He lectures on the relevance of both Indian and Western myths in modern life. His work focuses largely on the areas of religion, mythology, and management. He has authored and illustrated over 50 books, including ABC Of Hinduism,[1] Bahubali : 63 insights into Jainism,[2] and Yoga Mythology: 64 Asanas and Their Stories.[3]
Pattanaik is a regular columnist for reputed newspapers like Mid-day,[4] Times of India[5] and Dainik Bhaskar.[6] He is also known for his TED talk[7] and Business Sutra[8] as well as hosting a radio show/podcast for Radio Mirchi, called The Devdutt Pattanaik Show.[9]
A medical doctor by training, Pattanaik spent 15 years working in the Pharma and healthcare industry. However, his study on the cultural impact of mythology began three decades ago.
- ^ Pattanaik, Devdutt (2024). ABC Of Hinduism. Aleph Book Company. ISBN 978-8119635740.
- ^ Pattanaik, Devdutt (2023). Bahubali: 63 Insights into Jainism. Harper Collins. ISBN 978-8119635740.
- ^ Pattanaik, Devdutt (2019). Yoga Mythology: 64 Asanas and Their Stories. Harper Collins. ISBN 978-8119635740.
- ^ "Devdutt Patta: Latest News, Photos, Videos on Devdutt Pattanaik".
- ^ "Devdutt Pattanaik: Read all latest stories from Devdutt Pattanaik | Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ https://www.bhaskar.com/bih-pat-hmu-mat-latest-patna-news-031003-3048545-nor.html/ [bare URL]
- ^ "Devdutt Pattanaik | Speaker | TED".
- ^ "Business Sutra | Dharma & DharmaSankat | Devdutt Pattanaik | CNBC TV18". YouTube. 21 June 2010.
- ^ https://mirchi.in/podcast/culture/the-devdutt-pattanaik-show-mirchi [bare URL]