Ep. 24: Hindustani Food Myths and Mythology with Devdutt Pattanaik

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are going back in time to explore Hindustani mythology with Devdutt Pattanaik, an Indian author, mythologist known for his interpretations of ancient Indian scriptures.They talk:The significance of food in Indian mythology.The connection between food and goddess, and why animals are only sacrificed for the goddesses and not for gods.Why are different gods offered different kinds of food?Is vegetarianism morally superior to meat-eating?Western standardization vs. Indian diversity in food.The origin of a few Indian food rituals.So sit back but don't relax because this is a hard-hitting discussion on food, gods and everything around them.Important links to geek out more:Devdutt Pattanaik Website: https://devdutt.com/Twitter: @devduttmyth (devduttmyth)Book: Devlok: Food Of The Gods(https://amzn.to/3rPXCgl)Book: Culture: 50 Insights from Mythology by Devdutt Pattanaik(https://devdutt.com/books/culture-50-insights-from-mythology/)Food is truth: What the Hindu gods are given to eat and why by Devdutt Pattanaik(https://bit.ly/2PY7Vl6)How conversation on food and food culture helps us connect with business partners Devdutt Pattanaik(https://bit.ly/3cYY089)Of Food and Faith by Anuj Kumar(https://www.thehindu.com/books/of-food-and-faith/article19364171.ece)You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/