Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in India prays for her victory in US election

Around 13,000 kilometers away from Washington, residents of a village in southern India are preparing to hold a prayer ceremony on the day of the U.S. election. The people of Thulasendrapuram, a lush green village in Tamil Nadu, India, are hoping Kamala Harris will become the President of the United States.

Kamala Harris’s maternal grandfather was born in this village in Tamil Nadu over a century ago, adding a personal connection between her and the local residents.

The residents of this scenic village, which gained global attention during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, are once again hopeful that their prayers will help Harris reach the White House.

In recent days, preparations have been underway for a prayer ceremony at a Hindu temple in the village. Billboards featuring Kamala Harris’s image and phrases like “Daughter of the Land” have been put up throughout the village.

J. Manikandan, a shopkeeper in the village, told Reuters, “A special prayer will be held in the temple on Tuesday morning. If she [Kamala Harris] wins, there will be celebrations.”

In the temple, Harris’s name, along with her grandfather’s, is inscribed on a stone displaying a list of community donations, symbolizing their lasting connection to the village.

Kamala Harris’s maternal grandfather was born in this lush village of Thulasendrapuram over a century ago. He later left the village with his family to seek work in the coastal city of Chennai.

Kamala Harris was born in the United States to an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, blending two distinct cultural heritages.

The deep-rooted cultural connection between Harris and Thulasendrapuram has instilled a sense of pride and hope in the villagers, reflecting the global reach of her candidacy.

As the villagers pray for her success, Harris’s potential victory could symbolize a bridge between cultures, inspiring people in both India and the U.S., especially in communities with strong ties to both nations.

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