Guest guest Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 *Kerala News * *http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews & id=23150* *Elephants run amok at annual 'Thissur Pooram' festival* Thissur (Kerala), Apr 27 : Two elephants ran amok during " Thrissur Pooram " on Friday, sending tens of thousands of people, who had gathered in the temple city to run for cover. No people have been reported to be injured. All hell broke loose at around 4.30 p.m. (local time) when two elephants apparently became aggressive and ran about wildly, charging at frantic crowds that scattered to get out of their way. " Two elephants ran amok. While one ran away, the other stayed around without creating any trouble and later brought under control. Six people were injured in the melee, " said Mohandas, an eyewitness. While a team of mahouts and policemen managed to bring one elephant under control, the other elephant has gone missing. Thousands of people throng to witness 'Thissur Pooram', the annual elephant festival, which is a 36-hour long affair dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Hindu God <http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews & id=23150#> of destruction. The festival commences with the arrival of small rival elephant processions, which carry their respective deities from various temples in different villages across Thissur, and culminates at the grounds of Vadakkunnathan Temple. " We are having a lot of fun. Just came from Cochin an hour ago. I am looking forward to see the elephants. We have heard a lot of good things about this, " said Anil Kumar, a tourist, prior to the incident that took place. For foreign tourists, the festival was an excellent opportunity to get a taste of Indian tradition and culture. " This is our first time in India. We wanted to get some exposure to the culture. We heard about the festival and we heard about Kerala. From what we heard about the elephants, just wanted to see what it is all about and enjoy, " said Dennis, an American tourist. It is believed or King Sakthan, who ruled Cochin in the late 18th century started the festival. Hindus <http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews & id=23150#> in India revere elephants as an incarnation of elephant god Ganesha, lord of luck and prosperity. The word " Pooram " literally means a group or a meeting and it is believed that the gods and goddesses meet for a day of celebration, which falls in the month of April-May every year. --- ANI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 I am still waiting for our EXPERT CRITICS to butt in and post their valued opinions. Well done 'GENTLE GIANTS'. Domesticated Wild Elephants? They are Wild you fools, back off ! On 4/28/07, wrote: > *Kerala News * > > *http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews & id=23150* > *Elephants run amok at annual 'Thissur Pooram' festival* > Thissur (Kerala), Apr 27 : Two elephants ran amok during " Thrissur Pooram " > on Friday, sending tens of thousands of people, who had gathered in the > temple city to run for cover. > > No people have been reported to be injured. > > All hell broke loose at around 4.30 p.m. (local time) when two elephants > apparently became aggressive and ran about wildly, charging at frantic > crowds that scattered to get out of their way. > > " Two elephants ran amok. While one ran away, the other stayed around without > creating any trouble and later brought under control. Six people were > injured in the melee, " said Mohandas, an eyewitness. > > While a team of mahouts and policemen managed to bring one elephant under > control, the other elephant has gone missing. > > Thousands of people throng to witness 'Thissur Pooram', the annual elephant > festival, which is a 36-hour long affair dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Hindu > God <http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews & id=23150#> of > destruction. > > The festival commences with the arrival of small rival elephant processions, > which carry their respective deities from various temples in different > villages across Thissur, and culminates at the grounds of Vadakkunnathan > Temple. > > " We are having a lot of fun. Just came from Cochin an hour ago. I am looking > forward to see the elephants. We have heard a lot of good things about > this, " said Anil Kumar, a tourist, prior to the incident that took place. > > For foreign tourists, the festival was an excellent opportunity to get a > taste of Indian tradition and culture. > > " This is our first time in India. We wanted to get some exposure to the > culture. We heard about the festival and we heard about Kerala. From what we > heard about the elephants, just wanted to see what it is all about and > enjoy, " said Dennis, an American tourist. > > It is believed or King Sakthan, who ruled Cochin in the late 18th century > started the festival. > > Hindus <http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews & id=23150#> in > India revere elephants as an incarnation of elephant god Ganesha, lord of > luck and prosperity. > > The word " Pooram " literally means a group or a meeting and it is believed > that the gods and goddesses meet for a day of celebration, which falls in > the month of April-May every year. > > --- ANI > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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