Mechanical elephant used for rituals at Indian temple
A temple in southern India is now using a mechanical elephant for its rituals. It's a 10 feet tall and remarkably lifelike. As you can see there. It was donated by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in recognition of the temple's decision to stop using live elephants at ceremonies. This white local laws aimed at protecting the creatures they often suffer in captivity. There have been cases in the past of elephants used for rituals, running amok, damaging property and injuring or even killing people.