As per mythology, Agastya came to South India from the North with Vedic ideas. That would make Agastya an outsider in the South,...
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Devdutt Pattanaik, a renowned writer who specialises in mythology and culture, presents nine skylines of Bharat showcasing a rich blend of history,...
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Buddhism and Jainism are about monastic orders until they become tantrik.
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Storytelling, historical or otherwise, remains a very complex process…We need to question the intention of the author if we wish to avoid...
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There are several hundred Ramayanas, composed in the last 2000 years, that deserve equal respect.
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The story of Ram travelled across the seas, and Thailand's erstwhile capital Ayutthaya is proof, writes Devdutt Pattanaik.
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It is only now, through books of self-expression, that we are learning about Dalit food.
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In this session, Devdutt Pattanaik shares insights about Jainism, one of the dharmic religions, which is based on the principle of...
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The study of pottery - the way it is manufactured and used, and the artworks painted on it - tells us a lot about Indian culture. How?
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Devdutt Pattanaik, a renowned writer who specialises in mythology and culture, simplifies the complex history of migration of genes and language.
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