THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a gaggle of reporters jostled for space and camera angles.

An unassuming village about 13,000km from Washington is observing the US presidential election with exceptional interest due to its ties with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

The tiny village of Thulasemthirapuram in Tamil Nadu is praying for US Presidential Democratic candidate Kamala Harris' victory, strengthening her family's ancestral ties with the village dating back a century.

Banners and billboards bearing her face adorn the village of Thulasendrapuram, while the local temple holds special prayers for her success The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns,

As the US elections approach, Thulasendrapuram, Kamala Harris's ancestral village, united in prayer for her success. Supporters from the US joined locals in a temple ceremony, reflecting the village's enduring connection to her family's legacy.

Special prayers were held in U.S. Republican presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ ancestral village Thulasendrapuram, TN on November 05. Special pooja was held at Sri Dharma Sastha Sri Sevaka Perumaal Temple,