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Plan To Ban Elephants Blessing Devotees in Tamil Nadu Temples

Some of the famous temples in Tamil Nadu have elephants in the temple premises that bless the devotees. The devotees in return give money and some people also give fruits, sugarcane, jaggery and bananas along with money. This is an age-old practice and now the wildlife authorities in Tamil Nadu are planning to ban the practice as they feel it is a stress on the animal. Elephants are seen as the living incarnations of Hindu God Ganesha by many Hindus and the blessing them from is considered sacred. But many Hindus don’t realize the torture the poor animals go through. For elephant owners and trainers the poor animals are a source of income. For this the elephants are made to stand for long hours in the hot sun. They are also tortured to perform the act of blessing. Some people also decorate the elephants with chemical paints which cause rashes on its skin. NDTV reports Wildlife officials have asked temple authorities to put an end to the practice as trainers torture

Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani

Rg Hiranyakeshi Shravani is the special rituals observed in the Shravan month by some Hindu communities in western parts of India . Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani 2024 date is August 19. Upkarma is performed by some communities on the day. Usually the Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani is performed when the Hasta Nakshatra falls in the Shravan month. Rig Shukla Yajur Shravani is observed a day earlier or later of Rig Hiranyakeshi Shravani. Please note that Upakarma is performed during different time by different communities. But majority of the communities observe it during the Shravan month. Related Know About Yearly Upakarma Ritual