Adornment of Gods by Devdutt Pattnaik

The Amrapali Jewels Museum stands as a fitting tribute to India’s extraordinary past, ancient, layered, and still very much alive. From this magnificent collection, The Adornment of Gods brings together fifty rare andexquisite antiquities, each chosen with care and insight. Through them, Devdutt Pattanaik narrates stories as only he can, revealing how every object through its material, motif, and craftsmanship holds a fragment of India’s cultural memory. As we linger over these pieces and marvel at the skill and imagination that shaped them, Devdutt’s words invite us to look beyond adornment and into the worlds of belief, ritual, and meaning they embody.

About the Author
Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned writer and speaker on mythology, which he defines as cultural truths expressed through stories, symbols, and rituals. He lectures widely on the relevance of Indian and Western myths in contemporary life. Over the past 25 years, he has authored and illustrated more than fifty books, and is widely known for his TED Talk and television shows such as Devlok and Business Sutra. A regular columnist for leading publications including The Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar, Devdutt is a medical doctor by training. After spending 15 years in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, he has devoted the last decade to exploring mythology and sharing its wisdom with audiences across the world.