In southern India, villagers gathered at Sri Dharmasastha Temple in Tamil Nadu to pray for Kamala Harris’s success in the U.S. presidential election. Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has roots in Tamil Nadu, where her mother was born before moving to the U.S. for higher education. Harris often reflects on her Indian heritage, sharing memories of her visits to her grandfather in Chennai and discussing its impact on her life and career.
Ballu, founder of the Hindu group Anushanath’s Anukragni Organisation in Madurai, expressed confidence in Harris's win.
News, worshippers decorated the temple with banners of Harris and placed offerings next to Hindu deities in her honor.
Harris’s nomination has galvanized the Indian American community, sparking widespread support and heightened enthusiasm among grassroots organizers since she entered the race.
