Elephant Injures Man During Valiyavilakku Festival in Thrissur, Kerala

During the Valiyavilakku festival at Annamanada Mahadeva Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, a 26-year-old mahout assistant named Vivek was seriously injured when a captive elephant lifted and threw him with its trunk. The incident, captured on video, caused panic among devotees and led to the temporary suspension of the festival. Authorities and experts are monitoring the elephant, and the event has renewed discussions on safety protocols and the use of elephants in temple ceremonies.