Temple elephants bid adieu to the 48-day annual camp in Thekkampatti near Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu

Low-key farewell to jumbos from annual camp

Amid the din of elections and code of conduct in force, the 13th edition of Elephant Rejuvenation Camp concluded at Thekkampatti about 50 km from here, without much fanfare.

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Updated:29th Mar, 2021 at 3:03 AM

Coimbatore

A total of 26 elephants from various temples and mutts from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry participated in the 48-day annual rejuvenation camp which began on February 8 and ended on Saturday.

An elephant from Sri Andal Temple in Sriviliputhur was sent back after a few days, as the mahout and his assistant were seen hitting it mercilessly reportedly for disobedience. As against the normal practice of holding a valedictory function, in the presence of state Ministers, to mark the conclusion of the camp and also sending back the elephants in trucks to their respective places, this year it was a low-key affair.

A few officials from HR& CE, Forest and Animal Husbandry Department were present, official sources said on Sunday.

Low-key farewell to jumbos from annual camp

Amid the din of elections and code of conduct in force, the 13th edition of Elephant Rejuvenation Camp concluded at Thekkampatti about 50 km from here, without much fanfare.

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