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Hanuman: An Introduction penned down by bestselling author, Devdutt Pattanaik, is a single narrative on the life of Hanuman, the monkey-god. It is woven out of plots and ideas found in the Valmiki Ramayana, Mahabharata and Ramakatha. Summary of the Book The monkey-god, Hanuman, is one of the very few Hindu gods to be worshipped by people from all castes and by followers of the Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta communities. This book is attempt to understand the rituals and philosophy associated with Hanuman worship. The book includes tales from most of the Hindu scriptures and those found in Jain Ramayanas and the Ramayanas of South East Asia. Hanuman: An Introduction includes lucid and clear explanations, a map showing the traditional journey of Rama to Lanka and the translation of the Hanuman Chalisa. Packed with colorful illustrations, this book will make for an interesting and riveting read for all the devout followers of Hanuman. About Devdutt Pattanaik Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and prolific author. He has written several books on Hindu mythology, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata. He is currently based out of Mumbai.