Pi Patel is the main character in the novel "Life of Pi," written by Yann Martel. He is a young Indian boy who grows up in Pondicherry, India, where his family owns a zoo. Pi is known for his curiosity and deep interest in spirituality, exploring various religions, including Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The story follows his struggle for survival and the bond he forms with the tiger, highlighting themes of faith, resilience, and the will to live.