Popular Temple Elephant Pallattu Brahmadathan Dies After Lightning Strike in Erattupetta
The 65-year-old tusker was a festival favorite and had carried the idol at Thrissur Pooram, according to temple officials.
- On Sunday, Pallatt Brahmadathan, a 65-year-old elephant, died after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm near Erattupetta in Kottayam around 5.30 p.m. at his Melampara residence.
- Originally brought to Kerala from Bihar, the nearly 10-foot-tall Brahmadathan was resting at his owner's residence following a recent bout of musth when the lightning struck.
- Fondly referred to as Gaja Kausthubham Pallatt Brahmadathan, the tusker carried the sacred idol of the Paramekkavu Devaswom during the world-renowned Thrissur Pooram night procession.
- Tethered at the residence of Kerala Festival Coordination Committee president Rajesh Pallatt, the elephant's death prompted crowds to gather and pay their final respects to the tusker.
- Temple coordinators, mahouts, and elephant enthusiasts have expressed deep grief over Brahmadathan's loss, marking a significant moment for those who admired his gentle nature and role in Kerala's vibrant festival culture.
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Captive elephant dies after lightning strike in Kerala
A 45-year-old captive elephant named Pallattu Brahmadathan died due to a lightning strike near Erattupetta. The incident occurred while the elephant was bathing near its owner's house during heavy rain. Forest officials confirmed the death after a veterinary doctor arrived at the scene. Owned by Rajesh Pallattu, the elephant was well-known for participating in temple festivals across Kerala.
Brahmadatan bowed down with a thunderclap of lightning. THE ELEPHANT THAT WAS SPRINKLING IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE WAS SPARKING LIGHTNING. About 10 feet tall
Hundreds pay tribute, bid goodbye to gentle giant 'Brahmadathan' in Kerala's Melambara - tennews.in: National News Portal
Kottayam, Oct 5 (IANS) All roads seemed to lead to Melambara, near Kottayam in Kerala, as hundreds of people, including Christian priests and scores of elephant lovers, made a beeline on Monday to bid a final farewell to ‘Pallatt Brahmadathan’, Kerala’s much-loved pachyderm who died after being struck by lightning. For years, ‘Brahmadathan’ had been […] The post Hundreds pay tribute, bid goodbye to gentle giant ‘Brahmadathan’ in Kerala’s Melamba…
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