JLF 2019: History, mythology to lit up event

Conversations ranging from ancient civilisations to wars that changed the course of history and intriguing narratives by mystics and from mythologies will be in focus at the 2019 edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), the organisers said.

Indian author Ira Mukhoty will introduce mythologist and storyteller Devdutt Pattanaik in the session “Shyam: Retelling the Bhagavata”.
“Pattanaik will guide the audience through the multiple layers of meaning and perception to the core of these enjoined narratives and the essential and abiding knowledge of Shyam,” Teamwork Arts, the event management said.