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Decisions to stop the parading of elephants

Due to some actions taken by the Forest department of Kerala the Sivagiri Mutt and Malankara Orthodox church vowed not to parade elephants during the festival processions.  This decision has been welcomed by Aana Premi Sanghom(Elephant lovers Association) as a relief to elephant lovers of the country.  Recently a lot of incidents among the elephants attacking the mahouts and the cruelty towards this wild animal have been reported.  The elephant trading without proper license is also a serious problem in Kerala. 

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Aanachantham(means the beauty of elephant) a film done by Mr.Jayaraj features the troubles faced by a die hard lover of elephants.  The main elephant featured was Mangalmkunnu Ganapathy.  Elephant lovers Association has alleged that the shooting procedures  had violated the performing Animals Rules Act.

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To know more about the film Aanachantham its review is here

Jayaram in his life is also a great elephant lover. His home is at Perumbavoor near to Malayattoor.  From his childhood he had got the opportunity to watch the elephants and taming of wild elephants. Now he has two elephants and he is also very particular about the good personalities or signs of an elephant.  Occasionally he  visits Sonpur mela an open market of elephants. more...

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 "I can watch an elephant for hours and enjoy every minute of it" Jayaram about his special relationship with Kamalahasan.

Jayaram and his Jumbo

Jayram and family  celebrated the new year moments  with his elephant Kannan at River treat resort at Cheruthuruthy near Bharathappuzha.  His wife Parvathi and  children  Kalidas and Malavika spent some nice time with the elephant.Every new year they come to the banks of the river Bharathappuzha to have a good start for the coming year. Now Pazhoor Chirakkal Thiruvanikkavu temple is looking after the Kannan.   Jayaram is busy with the shooting schedule of a new film'Parthan Kanda Paralokam'.