"View queerness as Western? They're uneducated, need to return home," states Devdutt Pattanaik.

The author discussed Pride Month, the importance of mythology in contemporary India, a typical day in his life, and everything in between as he spoke with indianexpress.com.

"View queerness as Western? They're uneducated, need to return home," states Devdutt Pattanaik.

Indian mythology is closely associated with the name Devdutt Pattanaik. While many of us grew up hearing magical stories like Krishna, Shiva, and Rama-Sita, Pattanaik was the one who put these epics into context.

Through his critically acclaimed TV series and best-selling novels like Jaya and My Gita, he has brought these timeless tales to life for the contemporary audience. Whether you've always loved Indian epics or you're just interested in learning more about the underlying meaning of these intriguing stories, he has a way of making mythology approachable and even enjoyable.

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