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Shyamu Elephant Set to Complete 10 Years in Ujjain Mahakal Procession
Shyamu Elephant Set to Complete 10 Years in Ujjain Mahakal Procession
The Story in Brief
Shyamu, the elephant carrying Lord Mahakal during Ujjain’s Shravan procession, is set to complete 10 years of service on August 10, 2026. He joined the annual procession in 2016. Before the second Shravan procession, he will be bathed and decorated, fed fruits, and taken to the temple. A silver howdah will carry Lord Mahakal in the Manmahesh form through the city.
Shyamu reportedly fasts during the procession and receives a full meal after returning home. His owner said his family has served Lord Mahakal with elephants for 46 years. A recent health check followed reports that Shyamu was unwell. Officials said his blood samples were sent to a Jabalpur laboratory, but the report is still awaited.
The Indian Opinion
The procession remains an important religious tradition for many devotees, and Shyamu’s long participation gives it added significance. At the same time, the pending medical report means his health should remain the first consideration. Claims about an elephant’s behaviour or devotion are matters of belief rather than independently established fact. Decisions about his participation should follow veterinary advice and welfare standards.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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