Vettam Mani or Vettom Mani (27 August 1921 – 29 May 1987) was an eminent Indian scholar and writer. His most famous work is the Purāņic Encyclopedia, which is a monumental and exhaustive study of the Indian Puranas, epics and the allied literature of Hinduism. It constituted the results of the author's devoted study and research extending over fourteen years.
Vettam Mani | |
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Born | Puthuppally, Kottayam, Kerala, India | 27 August 1921
Died | 29 May 1987 | (aged 65)
Occupation | Scholar, Writer, Teacher |
Nationality | Indian |
Genre | Encyclopedia, Purana |
Spouse | Annamma Mani |