Viji Satya-Murti
Viji Satya-Murti shares her journey from her birthplace in Tamil Nadu, India, to her current home in Santa Maria, California. Growing up with grandparents during her formative years she shares childhood memories and recounts the many places she lived throughout India, where she learned Hindi, Kannada, and English alongside her native Tamil. Agreeing to an arranged marriage, leaving her career as a teacher and immigrating to the United States with her new husband, Viji shares her experiences building a life in American society while raising and supporting her family.
Photo Gallery
1981- My daughter Lata in India and myself in a traditional saree attire.
1984- A visit to India with daughter Lata. In the picture are my parents along with one brother and sister and their families
1991- Visit to India. In the picture is my younger brother and his family, my parents and Lata (15 yrs.old).
Audio Interview
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