Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Elephant Runs Amok at Rath Yatra, Relocated to Farmhouse
During a religious procession in Ahmedabad, an elephant got scared by loud music and started acting up.
Officials calmed the elephant down and decided to move it to a safer place.
A team from Vantara, helped to relocate the elephant to a nearby farmhouse.
The team provided medical care and support to the elephant.
The temple officials will determine when the elephant can return to the temple.
An elephant ran amok during the 148th Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad.
The male elephant was tranquilized after it panicked due to loud DJ music.
Vantara, led by Anant Ambani, assisted in relocating the 14-year-old elephant.
The elephant was moved to the Jagannath Temple Trust's farmhouse in Pirana.
The temple trustees will decide when the elephant returns to the temple premises.
- Who
- An elephant, officials from Kankaria Zoo, forest officials, police, temple trustees, and Vantara.
- What
- An elephant ran amok during a procession and was later relocated.
- When
- The incident happened during the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, specifically near the Jagannath Temple and later at a farmhouse in Pirana.
- Why
- The male elephant panicked due to loud DJ music.
Authorities' Perspective
Temple Trust Perspective
Safety and Care
Authorities' Perspective
The elephant was safely handled and relocated.
Temple Trust Perspective
N/A
- Event
- 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Animal Involved
- Male elephant
- Cause of Panic
- Loud DJ music
- Relocation Assistance
- Vantara
- Current Location
- Jagannath Temple Trust farmhouse in Pirana
- Elephant's Age
- 14 years old