Robotic elephants are replacing live ones at Kerala temple festivals, in photos

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3 Jul 2026 • 3:13 PM MYT

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Robotic elephants are replacing live ones at Kerala temple festivals, in photos

In India’s southern state of Kerala, robotic elephants are replacing live ones at some temple festivals. Rising concerns about elephant abuse and dangerous incidents led to the change.

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Robotic elephants are replacing live ones at Kerala temple festivals, in photos

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