In the Mahabharata, right in the middle of the war at Kurukshetra, Bhisma said Shikhandi is a woman because he was born with a female body. He refused to fight Shikhandi. Krishna said Shikhandi is a man because Shikhandi saw himself as one. Bhisma did not respect Shikhand’s self-identity. Krishna did.
Draupadi had five husbands, one epic, and zero apologies. 👑 Mythologist @devduttmyth shares what makes her the most complex, powerful woman in Indian mythology and why she deserves to be on your chest.
Divine Delicacies | Nainital Literature Festival 2026 ✨
Where mythology meets flavour and stories are served with every bite. 🍲📖
Devdutt Pattanaik and Pushpesh Pant come together for a captivating conversation on the sacred and cultural significance of the food of the Gods—blending divine tales, culinary wisdom, and timeless traditions.
📍 Nainital Literature Festival – Sailing With Stories | Kaansya Resort | Charkhet, Nainital
🗓 13–15 March 2026
#DevduttPattanaik #PushpeshPant #NainitalLiteratureFestival #NLF2026 #IndianCuisine #FoodHistory #MythologyTalk #FestivalOfIdeas
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Narada is Hindu mythology’s impish, itinerant sage. His presence in a story spells trouble. As a character, he plays a key role. He spotlights our love for gossip, our fragile ego, our competitive spirit, our yearning to measure ourselves against others, and our refusal to be content.
Nara means human. Narayana means the full potential of humanity. Narada comes in between, helping humans make the journey from Nara to Narayana by outgrowing the need to compare. Narada is a popular figure, yet we know little about him.
✍️ @devduttmyth
For The Love Of Gods | Nainital Literature Festival 2026 ✨
What do the gods truly desire — war or peace?
In this thought-provoking session, master scribe of mythology Devdutt Pattanaik, in conversation with Shalini Modi, explores divine narratives, belief systems, and the deeper meaning behind mythological conflicts — offering a fresh lens on what the gods may be teaching us about ourselves.
📍 Nainital Literature Festival – Sailing With Stories | Kaansya Resort | Charkhet, Nainital
🗓 13–15 March 2026
#DevduttPattanaik #ShaliniModi #NainitalLiteratureFestival #NLF2026 #MythologyTalk #IndianMythology #FestivalOfIdeas
[ For The Love Of Gods, Devdutt Pattanaik, Shalini Modi, Nainital Literature Festival, NLF 2026, Indian Mythology, Mythology Session, Hindu Mythology, Cultural Conversations, Literature Festival India, Author Talks, Festival In Nainital ]
Is lotus India’s national flower? If you instantly answered ‘Yes’ then you must pick the book Flower of India: Ways of Seeing the Lotus by Devdutt Pattanaik.
Just started this book with this surprising question, and learned how across cultures, the same lotus is seen differently. While it is considered sacred in some places, it is believed to be invasive in others.
The flower has existed across mythology, design, cuisine, and spirituality in India. This book examines it through multiple lenses covering its relevance based on botany, resource, metaphor, design, and the sacred.
Renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik has tried to create meaning around the symbol. His writing and illustrations are simple, symbolic, and deeply rooted.
I think this is a thoughtful read for anyone interested in culture and the many ways we see it.
[Indian culture, lotus, non fiction reads, books, cultural reads, indian literature, history, bookstagram India, thoughtful reads]
क्या आर्यन शब्द से पड़ा है ईरान का नाम?
@devduttmyth talks about the shared roots between ancient Indian and Iranian cultures — and how language, stories, and identities were once deeply connected.
Festival Courtesy: @nainital_literature_festival
Full Episode on Basic Funde Clear. Link In Bio
[Podcast, Podcast video, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Indian Mythology, Hindu Mythology, Rama, Buddha, History, Religion Debate]
#basicfundeclear #buddhateachings #religiondebate
#ramayan #mythology
The divide between “faith-based truth” and “scientific truth” is not ancient — it’s just around 150 years old.
@devduttmyth explains how this shift began during the British era in India, changing how we see religion and history.
Festival Courtesy: @nainital_literature_festival
Full Episode on Basic Funde Clear. Link In Bio
[Podcast, Podcast video, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Indian Mythology, Hindu Mythology, Rama, Buddha, History, Religion Debate]
#basicfundeclear #buddhateachings #religiondebate
#ramayan #mythology
दून बुक फेस्टिवल में राजपाल एण्ड सन्ज़ के स्टॉल पर देवदत्त पट्टनायक की पुस्तकें
मेला 12 अप्रैल तक
स्टॉल संख्या 84-85
परेड ग्राउंड, देहरादून
@doonbookfestival@nbtindia #books #पुस्तक_मेला #bookfair #book #myth @devduttmyth
What if one flower could tell the story of an entire civilization?
In Flower of India, Devdutt Pattanaik traces the presence of lotus, a timeless and powerful symbol, across mythology, art, culture, and everyday life, revealing layers of meaning we often overlook.
This book is a journey through history and culture, offering a fresh perspective on the lotus.
Pre-order now!
#FlowerOfIndia #DevduttPattanaik #IndianCulture #AlephBookCompany #Lotus
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