Lotus on the feast leaf revives a forgotten food tradition in Kerala’s Palakkad
A traditional feast called 'Thamara Sadya' was held in Palakkad, Kerala, to revive the ancient practice of 'Padma Bhojanam,' which utilizes various parts of the lotus plant for food. The initiative aims to promote healthy living and reconnect younger generations with traditional culinary knowledge.
Why it matters
This event highlights the preservation of indigenous food traditions and the potential for sustainable, nature-based dietary practices.
A lotus-based traditional feast called Thamara Sadya was held at Ramassery near Palakkad on Sunday as part of an initiative to revive Padma Bhojanam, an old food practice based on different parts of the lotus.
The programme was organised jointly by the Ramassery Gandhi Ashram and Velloor Navajeevanam Trust on the day of Atham. Sumeesh Achuthan, MLA, inaugurated the feast. District panchayat president S.B. Raju was the chief guest. Gandhi Ashram trustee Pudussery Sreenivasan presided over the function.
K.M. Hilal, who promotes natural farming and healthy living, spoke about the history and significance of Padma Bhojanam. Karshaka Prabha State Award winner P. Bhuvaneshwari, senior journalist M.P. Sukumaran and Gandhi Ashram patron N. Shuddhodhanan spoke.
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