Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned writer and speaker on mythology, exploring cultural truths through stories, symbols, and rituals. He has authored over 50 books, including ABC of Hinduism and Yoga Mythology, and is known for his TED talk and TV shows Devlok and Business Sutra. A regular columnist for the Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar, he previously spent 15 years in the pharma industry. Pattanaik has studied mythology's cultural impact for over 30 years.