Punnathur Kotta
Over 40 elephants are groomed at the Punnathur kotta (fort).Many elephants are brought as ritual offering to the temple. You A whole day can be spent watching these huge mammals.Observing the baby elephants' antics is a memorable experience. The place also provides an opportunity to watch how the sick elephants are treated in the traditional way. This is also he training school for elephants to be made fit for various ritualistic performances.
In this place where people worship the elephant-faced god, Lord Ganapathy, grooming these pachyderms is considered a status symbol. Withthe breakdown of the joint family system, supporting elephants became a financial burden for many families. And gradually temple managements took the charge of looking after the animals. Even now elephants play a major role in the state's fairs and festivals.
Best Season:
Through out the year, except the monsoons
Emergency Details:
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Transport Terminals:
Guruvayoor is 32 kms from Thrissur town
Location:
2 km from Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple, Thrissur District.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Guruvayoor, walking distance from the shrine
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, 58 km from Thrissur
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