Sunday, February 13, 2011

Temple elephant


Most temples in southern India have an elephant in residence. Elephants are the preferred animals that are designated to lead ceremonial processions around temples or carry the presiding deity on such processions. Pilgrims at Thirukadaiyur seek the blessings of the temple elephant.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    What a lovely creature!

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  2. indicaspeciesFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I saw a couple of elephants in the temple of Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada, and watched some devotees seeking blessings by the touch of the trunk to their head!

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