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Watch: Temple in Kochi gets a mechanical elephant to perform prayer rituals

The mechanical elephant is a gift from PETA and actor Priyamani to the Thrikkayil Mahadeva Temple in Kerala.

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Mar 18, 2024 · 03:52 pm
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Meet Kochi’s first life-size mechanical elephant, Mahadevan! #MechanicalElephant #RoboticMahadevan pic.twitter.com/ezzQy9UmMG

— PETA India (@PetaIndia) March 17, 2024

Thrikkayil Mahadeva Temple will now conduct ceremonies in a safe and animal-friendly way.
#MechanicalElephant #RoboticMahadevan pic.twitter.com/iBxbCFAjYM

— PETA India (@PetaIndia) March 17, 2024

Priest of the temple, Thekkiniyedath Vallabhan Namboothiri #MechanicalElephant #RoboticMahadevan pic.twitter.com/Pabs1XiT8a

— PETA India (@PetaIndia) March 17, 2024
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