About Vettam Mani
Lived 1921 – 1987 (aged 65). Vettam Mani was an Indian author.
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.
Publications Purāņic Encyclopedia, Published by DC Books. The English Translation is published by Motilal Banarsidass. English Gurunathan, Published by DC Books. Hindi Gurunathan, Published by DeAr Books. Contents Hindi Grammar, spoken Hindi, Hindi Malayalam Dictionary Selected Malayalam Poems of 2000 Years
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Who was Vettam Mani?
scholar (1921–1987)
When was Vettam Mani born?
Vettam Mani was born on 27 August 1921 in Puthuppally.
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Vettam Mani died on 29 May 1987.
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Vettam Mani was an author.
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Vettam Mani was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vettam Mani. https://biography.guide/vettam-mani/
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