Date: 1 August 2026 

Time: 4:30 PM 

Venue: KCC 4th Floor 

Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Gyan Seepiyan – Pearls of Wisdom, a session with mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik. 

Bakasura was hungry… is that good or bad? 

Through the story of Bakasura from the Mahabharata, Devdutt Pattanaik explores the complex relationship between hunger, ambition, desire, and greed. The session examines how ancient stories offer insights into human behaviour, decision-making, leadership, and the choices that shape societies. 

Blending mythology with contemporary reflections, the conversation reveals how timeless narratives continue to provide new ways of understanding ourselves and the world around us. 

About the Speaker 

Devdutt Pattanaik is a mythologist, writer, illustrator, and speaker known for his interpretations of Indian and world mythology. Through books, lectures, and visual storytelling, he explores connections between mythology, culture, leadership, and human behaviour. He has written over 50 books, including Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Business Sutra, and The Bakasura Trap. He also consults organisations and media on themes related to art, heritage, storytelling, and Indian Knowledge Systems.