KUALA LUMPUR: Sarees worn by Indian women with the midriff and back exposed should be viewed as respectable traditional attire and not sexy outfits.
Hindu Sangam Religious Advisory Board member Dr K. Thilagawathi said the symbolism of Indian femininity has evolved over the years and the slight exposure of the midriff and back was to keep the skin cooler.
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