Thrissur: In a significant move towards cruelty-free temple rituals, a Kerala temple has introduced a life-sized robotic elephant in place of live elephants for its ceremonies. This initiative, supported by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), aims to eliminate animal suffering and promote ethical treatment of elephants. The use of elephants in temple Read More…
The Kerala High Court has postponed its ruling on a petition seeking approval to parade 15 elephants during the iconic Poornathrayeesa Temple festival. Temple authorities, who filed the plea, emphasized that the presence of elephants is a vital aspect of the event’s traditional and cultural heritage. However, animal rights advocates have strongly opposed the proposal, Read More…