“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
“Kerala has hoisted the ceremonial flag, known as ‘Kodiyettam’, to mark the beginning of the ‘Thissur Pooram’, the annual elephant festival.” - Daily India
“The Kerala High Court on Thursday modified its earlier order prohibiting parading of elephants from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in festivals with respect to the Thrissur Pooram and allowed the parading of elephants during the above timings during festivals on certain conditions.” - The Hindu
“Animal activists have criticised the Elephant Festival organised here by the state government, saying it was cruel to the animals.” - Monsters & Critics
