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The great craze
towards elephants made Mr.M Raghava kurup of Channanikkadu
the owner of more than 10 elephants. In his 16th he bought an elephant from
Konni as fulfillment of his uncle's dream. The elephant cost was Rs.800/-.
It was 76 years ago. After that he bought more than 50 elephants. His natives
call him as 'Aanakkurupp'. He will participate in Gajamelas conducting by
various temples. An elephant needs above Rs.500/- for the fodder and medicine
every day. But he still finds money to nurture these pachyderms.
Now he had crossed 90 years and had given his elephants to his children.
In Mulanthanathu family elephant craze is passing through generations...
Most teenagers of Kerala had a
craze about the elephants. Even small children can remember the lengthy
names of Kerala elephants.
The stalls at the temple
festivals are rich with large posters of elephants. A strong belief exists
that elephant picture brings abundance to your home... |