Why IIT Madras Students Will Never Forget This Coconut Vendor & Her Kindness |
On the lush-green campus of IIT Madras, where humans and animals coexist in harmony, one familiar presence has been brightening stressful academic days for nearly two decades — Sarala Amma.
A coconut vendor by profession, she is known for something far beyond what she sells. With an ever-present smile, Sarala Amma has, over the years, become a small but steady source of comfort — not just for students and staff, but for the animals that share the campus too.
Each day, as students drift between lectures and deadlines, she moves through her routine with a rhythm shaped by both people and place. She is often seen carefully separating coconut pulp, setting it aside for the monkeys that gather nearby.
Small acts, big heart
“On hot, humid afternoons, she offers them coconut water too — a small but thoughtful act that reflects her deep familiarity with the campus........