Murty also said there are 57 domestic tourist sites which should be considered as World Heritage Sites. These include Bahubali statue at Shravanabela Gola in Karnataka, Lingaraja Temple, Unakoti rock carvings in Tripura, Shivaji forts in Maharashtra, Chausath Yogini temple in Mitawali, Lothal in Gujarat, and Gol Gumbad etc. “In India, we have 42 World Heritage sites but 57 are pending … we should bother about those 57 sites,” Murty said.
In an interview, Sudha revealed the reason behind this decision. She recounted, “I was in Kashi to take the holy dip, and when you go to Kashi, you have to give up something that you enjoy the most. I gave up shopping, particularly saris, from then. I now only buy essential items.” This vow has guided her life, reflecting her commitment to simplicity and spirituality.
Sudha’s husband, Narayana Murthy, shares her minimalist philosophy. They prioritize spending on books, boasting a collection of around 20,000 volumes. This intellectual wealth underscores their values of knowledge and learning over material possessions.
Sudha Murty
According to thevoiceoffashion.com, Sudha has been wearing saris gifted to her by her sisters, close friends, and occasionally, the NGOs she works with. Among her most cherished possessions are two hand-embroidered saris gifted by a group of battered women, symbolizing her deep connections with those she helps.
Sudha Murty’s contributions to society have been widely recognized. She was honored with the Padma Shri Award for social work in 2006 and awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023. Born into a Kannada-speaking Deshastha Madhva Brahmin family, she is the daughter of R. H. Kulkarni, a surgeon, and Vimala Kulkarni, a school teacher. Sudha has two children, Akshata and Rohan Murthy. Her daughter Akshata is married to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Philanthropist and author Sudha Murty on Tuesday presented her first speech in Rajya Sabha. Murty pressed for a government-sponsored vaccination programme to combat cervical cancer and also pitched for promoting domestic tourism and also pitched for promoting domestic tourism. She was speaking during a discussion on the motion of thanks on the President’s Address.
In interviews, Sudha often highlights the influence of women in shaping their families’ destinies. She has humorously claimed that she made her husband a businessman, while her daughter Akshata made her husband Prime Minister of the UK. Sudha believes a wife can significantly impact her husband’s life, and she credits Akshata for influencing Rishi Sunak’s life, particularly his diet.
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Sudha Murty’s story is not just about her achievements but also about her unwavering adherence to her values. Her love for saris, coupled with her vow to refrain from buying new ones, showcases her commitment to simplicity and meaningful living. This choice resonates deeply in a world often driven by consumerism, offering a powerful message about finding contentment and joy in what we already possess.