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Elephant Festival opens in India

“In Southern India, Elephants are the focus o another spring festival, ‘Thissur Puram’ is attracting thousands of people, swarming the centuries old temple festival. The event — at the Vadakkunnathan temple in India’s southern Kerala state, features a breathtaking parade of 30 richly caparisoned elephants.” - CCTV International

Tags: Asia, Events, Festival, India, Kerala, spring festival, Thissur Puram, Vadakkunnathan temple

Posted on Monday, April 21st, 2008 at 6:12 am

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