INDIA, February 26, 2016 (The Hindu): Temple and monastery elephants lined up for special pujas marking the end of the 48-day-long state-sponsored rejuvenation camp at Thekkampatti on the banks of river Bhavani in Mettuppalayam on Tuesday. 31 temple and mutt elephants took part in the State-sponsored camp.
At the camp, the elephants were given nutritious diet as per the chart prepared by veterinarians depending on the gender, age, height and weight. The day would begin with a brisk morning walk, a bath in the specially erected shower along the river banks and puja. A team of dedicated veterinarians used to attend to the elephants for various ailments. Mahouts and cavadis have been provided with a health chart and diet for each elephant and asked to maintain the health of the pachyderms.