Guruvayur, 1 July (IANS). The 31 -day rejuvenation therapy for elephants under the Shri Krishna Temple run by Guruvayur Dewasam began on Tuesday morning.
On this occasion, local MLA K.K. Rajan was present, who comes from this district and is also the Revenue Minister.
On this occasion, VK Vijayan, president of Guruvayur Dewasam, said that there are 36 elephants under Guruvayur Punnathurakotta and this time 22 elephants are being given medical treatment.
Punnathurakotta, which is three kilometers from the temple, is celebrating its golden birth anniversary. This special elephant complex was opened 50 years ago.
Vijayan said that Guruvayur Devasom will spend 12.5 lakh rupees on this event lasting a month.
Vijayan said, “The day begins with the bathing of all elephants every morning with oil. There is a strict rule of their food. We give them rice, ragi, dal, chavanprash and minerals mentioned by doctors. Vijayan said that this month’s treatment is like a rejuvenation treatment of humans during monsoon.”
This elephant camp is located on 11.5 acres of land. The camp is owned by the famous Shri Krishna Temple, which is classified into 108 pride areas of the Vaishnava tradition.
The main painting of the temple is Vishnu with four arms, who is wearing a lotus with Panchjanya Shankha, Sudarshan Chakra, Kaumodaki mace and a garland of Tulsi. This reflects the form of Lord Vishnu, which was visible to his parents Vasudev and Devaki at the time of Krishna’s birth.
The entry of non-Hindus in this temple is prohibited.
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