PROHIBITION OF ELEPHANTS

In consequence, the processional deity is being carried on the head of the priest during periodical festivals, both in and out of the campus. So this prohibition of elephants in the temple in no way reflects the short of temple funds for maintaining them nor the depletion of devotees' enthusiasm.

Elephants used for processions lend colour and majesty to the functions and rouse people's zeal for participation. Royalty and nobility donated elephants to the temples in the past. Some temples. like Guruvayur and Trissur own scores of pachyderms and they are conducting elephant races annually to lure devotees and fun - loving folk.

Location : The temple lies in Trichambaram accessible by bus from Badagara, Kerala.

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