Arunachala’s own female Elephant—Rukku, set off early this morning (Wednesday
3 January, 2018) from Arunachaleswarar Temple (where she is in service) on her
journey to the annual Elephant rejuvenation camp at Mettupalayam (near
Coimbatore).
The camp will last up to 48 days and host approximately 50 captive
elephants from different parts of the State. Emphasis will be taken on
monitoring and improving the health and well-being of the elephant
participants.
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY RUKKU AND HAVE A GREAT TIME RE-ACQUAINTING WITH
ALL YOUR CAMP FRIENDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS—AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS!!!!
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| Our precious Rukku loaded up at Arunachaleswarar Temple |
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| Getting comfy ready for her long road trip |
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| Nice to see a goodly supply of bananas and greenery for her trip |
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| Rukku at the start of her trip to Camp |
[Need
to give a big thumbs up to our previous and now deceased Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa;
as it was her love of animals that inspired the introduction of this annual captive Elephant
rejuvenation camp in Tamil Nadu.
Also well earned thanks to the current State
Government for continuing with this excellent programme].
