Gender: MaleSubmitted on 9 June 2026 at 1:18 am
28 M I grew up in a very remote valley in Himachal Pradesh. So remote that we basically had only three career options: join the Army or become a shepherd, or leave the valley and build a life elsewhere. I chose the third option. I studied engineering in Delhi. During college, I faced a lot of bullying. Since we come from a cold, remote region of Himachal, our skin tone tends to be much paler than that of many other Indians due to the climate. That became one of the reasons I was targeted during ragging. People labeled me as "gay" and subjected me to various forms of harassment. I had to endure a lot. After graduation, I got placed in a company in Chennai. However, my mother was completely against the idea of me moving there. One of my cousins had told her that he had seen on social media that in Tamil Nadu, Brahmins were either set on fire after kerosene was poured on them or tied to trees and stoned to death. Because of this, my mother absolutely refused to let me go. She wanted me to join the Army like many others from our village.. But I came to Chennai anyway, more or less against her wishes. It has been two months now. Honestly, I have not faced any racism here so far. In fact, I experienced far more ragging and harassment in my college , Delhi from some seniors . After two months here, I can honestly say that Chennai is actually a pretty good place.
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 10:11 pm
Where in the world do the Brahmins labour as shepherds! đ
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 8:19 pm
Tamilnadu always stands for equal rights due to the 60 years of Dravidian movements.
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 4:04 pm
How can you adjust in hot humid climate..?? As you are from himachal... except whether everything is good
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 5:14 pm
We Tamilians are culturally driven by Dharma for 1000s of years ! Be happy here
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 3:33 pm
Chennai is best place bro we live here from last 15 years
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Anonymous20 June 2026 at 12:09 pm
Chennai is a lovely place - Just a piece of Advice - Always display genuine respect towards the culture and their social norms ! Trust me when I say this - Tamilians are one of the finest people to be with but the moment they sense mockery and Disrespect towards their culture or language they get furious and This is not just them - Everyone will get furious on unnecessary mockery and insults. Do make some Tamilian buddies - They love to feed people over and over again đ
Anonymous17 June 2026 at 9:53 pm
Welcome to Chennai. . Enjoy your life to fullest.
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 6:41 pm
Welcome to Vantharai Vazhavaikum Chennai â¤ī¸
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Anonymous19 June 2026 at 9:36 am
I know Chennai is gonna be little humid for you coming from Himalayas but I'm sure you will get lot of warmth and love from people here bro and you will surely get friends who gonna take care of u like a family....There is no place like Chennai to make friends and feel the warmth of companionship and emotional bonds...Explore the places eat good food and travel around south...All the best wishes
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Anonymous18 June 2026 at 2:15 am
Learn some Tamil also dude . Tamilians have infinite love for some one who tries to speak Tamil . Nala tamil pesenge ungalku romba nalla friends kedakumaaa. Vayike
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 4:20 pm
Speak english learn tamil chennai people are very good become professional stay away become personal with people lyf become jingalala
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Anonymous17 June 2026 at 5:47 pm
You are in the best place.. wish u more success n good luck.. God bless
Anonymous17 June 2026 at 5:23 pm
good . be happy . progress in life ...
Anonymous17 June 2026 at 10:08 pm
Chennai will welcome Brahmins. They are superior here.
Anonymous17 June 2026 at 5:07 pm
Welcome!
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