Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Trisha Krishnan Donates Robotic Elephant to Tamil Nadu Temples
Actress Trisha Krishnan has given a robot elephant called Gaja to two temples in Tamil Nadu.
This is so the temples can use Gaja in religious events instead of real elephants.
This decision was made with the help of an animal protection group to be kinder to animals.
The temples served vegan meals to celebrate.
Trisha hopes this encourages others to be more compassionate in their traditions.
Trisha Krishnan donated a robotic elephant named Gaja to two Tamil Nadu temples.
The donation aims to provide an alternative to using real elephants in temple rituals.
Gaja will participate in religious activities, replacing live elephants.
The initiative is supported by People For Cattle In India (PFCI), an animal protection group.
Vegan meals were served at the temples to celebrate the donation.
- Who
- Trisha Krishnan
- What
- Trisha Krishnan donated a robotic elephant named Gaja to temples.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Sri Ashtalinga Athisesha Selva Vinayagar Temple and Sri Ashtabhuja Athisesha Varahi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To offer an alternative to using live elephants in temple rituals, supporting animal welfare.
- Donator
- Trisha Krishnan
- Recipient Temples
- Sri Ashtalinga Athisesha Selva Vinayagar Temple, Sri Ashtabhuja Athisesha Varahi Amman Temple
- Mechanical Elephant Name
- Gaja
- Collaboration
- People For Cattle In India (PFCI)
- Purpose
- Alternative to real elephants in temple rituals