Many temples in South India have elephants on their premises, blessing devotees with their trunks. In an innovative twist, Kerala has embraced a 'cruelty-free' way of continuing this tradition.

Mechanical elephants are being utilised in Kerala temples to replace real ones, promoting a cruelty-free alternative ...

The Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala introduces a lifelike mechanical elephant, replacing live animals in its rituals. Standing 11 feet tall and weighing 800 kg, this innovation marks ...