“Thousands of locals gathered in front of the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, southern Kerala, on Thursday to feed elephants in honour of the Hindu deity Ganesha.
The grand elephant feeding ritual, known as the Aanayoottu Festival in India, is held annually at the temple to pay tribute to Lord Ganesha, with hopes of bringing prosperity.
Footage shows 70 of these majestic animals being led to the temple and lining up, as participants are seen o…
Elephant banquet! Gourmet feast in honour of Lord Ganesha at India’s Thrissur temple
July 18, 2025