“One needs determination to bring in changes in the lives of Devadasis. I would approach them wearing pants and t-shirt and without a bindi, they would chase me away. When I narrated the experience to my father, he told me to don traditional wear and dress like them. After bringing in changes in my dressing style, the Devadasis welcomed me.”

Indian educator, author and philanthropist

Sudha Murty is an Indian educator, author, and philanthropist. She is the founder-chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, a charitable non-profit, and has been active in public life through social work and education. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 for social work and the Padma Bhushan in 2023. On 8 March 2024, she was nominated as a Member of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha for her contribution to social work and education. She is also known as the wife of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy.