Pongala is about equality: Sudha Murty
The HinduWriter Sudha Murty has said she will write about the Attukal Pongala. “Or I will talk about it in my speech.” The Padma Shri award winner was in the State capital to offer the Pongala to the Attukal Devi on Tuesday. There is so much equality as women.no caste, no religion, no rich or poor.all together and helping each other, even if they may never see the other again.” She said she asked a fellow participant if the rice was done and was told to let it cook some more; she shared coconut with someone, and helped someone else out with cardamom. I like that equality.” Ms. Murty whose daughter Akshata is married to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said she was not praying for anything particular, but was here to just participate in the huge gathering of women, just ahead of International Women’s Day on Wednesday. So I know how to increase or reduce the heat in the hearth.” Ms. Murty made Pongala using red rice, jaggery, ghee, dry fruits, coconut, all cooked in Kerala style.