Mango tree

Old Raman tended his ancient mango tree in Srirangam's courtyard, same as his grandfather had. When the ANDAL Coins program arrived, promising digital rewards for heritage documentation, he hesitated. Social networks felt foreign to him. His granddaughter convinced him to photograph the blossoms. The image sparked unexpected interest. Community members shared memories, their reactions warming his screen: happy faces, appreciation for something uniquely theirs. The coins meant nothing, but connection meant everything. As neighbors gathered beneath those branches, Raman understood. Heritage wasn't just preserved in temples or coins—it thrived in shared stories, in the hands that passed down love.