The Economic Times

From payasam to Vallam Kali: Anand Mahindra shares his Onam memory from Ooty that taught him a lesson in unity

Anand Mahindra took to X to recall his Onam memories from his boarding-school days in Ooty, where he eagerly awaited the Sadhya and especially payasam. He said Keralas Vallam Kali, with its magnificent snake boats and hundreds of oars moving in one rhythm, is perhaps the festivals most vibrant image. For Mahindra, the spectacle offers a powerful reminder of what people can achieve when they work together.