Thulasendrapuram, a small village in southern India, is making headlines as residents hold special prayers for Kamala Harris, whose grandfather, P.V. Gopalan, was born there over a century ago. Villagers and tourists gathered at the local temple, where a Hindu priest conducted rituals with flowers, incense, and traditional chants, all hoping for Harris’s success in the U.S. presidential race.
In addition to prayers, a banner reading “Daughter of the Land” and “Best Wishes for Success” adorns the temple’s entrance, while villagers promised celebrations and food donations if she wins. Among the visitors were international supporters like Devony Evans, who traveled from Chennai to honor Harris’s roots, wearing a “Kamala Freakin Harris” shirt and cheering, “Go Kamala!”
The village had previously gained global attention when residents celebrated Harris’s 2020 Vice Presidential win with fireworks and food distributions. This enduring support highlights the pride Thulasendrapuram holds for Harris and the anticipation of a historic moment from halfway around the world.
