Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Elephant Rejuvenation Therapy Begins at Guruvayur Temple
Every year, elephants at the Guruvayur Punnathurkotta get a special month-long spa treatment.
This year, 22 elephants are getting this treatment.
It is like humans going to a spa!
They get oil baths and special food like rice, ragi, and vitamins, all prescribed by doctors.
The local government is involved, and it costs a lot of money, about 12.5 lakh rupees.
The place where they do this is celebrating its 50th birthday!
Annual rejuvenation therapy for 22 elephants began at Guruvayur Punnathurkotta.
The event is managed by the Guruvayur Devasom, near Sree Krishna Temple.
Local legislator and State Revenue Minister K. Rajan was present at the commencement.
The month-long therapy includes oil baths and special food for the elephants.
The therapy costs Rs 12.5 lakh and takes place at the 50-year-old elephant enclosure.
- Who
- 22 elephants under the Guruvayur Devasom.
- What
- Annual rejuvenation therapy for elephants.
- When
- Commenced on Tuesday morning; lasts 31 days.
- Where
- Guruvayur Punnathurkotta, near Sree Krishna Temple.
- Why
- To provide rejuvenation treatment.
- Location
- Guruvayur Punnathurkotta
- Number of Elephants
- 22
- Duration
- 31 days
- Cost
- Rs 12.5 lakh
- Overseeing Body
- Guruvayur Devasom
