Among the many festivals celebrated across India, there are still some unique ones that many people don’t know about. One such festival is Kerala’s annual Gajamela, the traditional elephant festival. Once again, people gathered to witness the grand celebration, and stunning pictures from the event are now going viral online. Read on to know more!
Kerala Celebrates The Annual Gajamela Festival
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Our social media has once again captivated us with the colourful photos of the annual Gajamela Festival happening in Thiruvanvandoor, Kerala. Various users have taken to their accounts to share glimpses of the celebration. In the videos and photos, we can see that the elephants are beautifully decorated.
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All the elephants were beautifully decorated and paraded with loud drum performances ahead. Thousands of people gathered to watch the celebration, while women carrying flowers and oil lamps took part alongside the elephants and their mahouts (caretakers).
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In Which Temples This Festival Is Celebrated?
The word Gajamela comes from two Sanskrit words, “Gaja” meaning elephant and “Mela” meaning fair or festival. True to its name, the festival is known for its grand gathering of beautifully decorated elephants, cultural performances, and traditional drum music, making it one of Kerala’s most vibrant and celebrated cultural events.
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The Gajamela festival holds great cultural and religious importance in Kerala and is mainly celebrated at temples like the Sree Parthasarathy Temple and Kodimoottil Sree Bhagavathy Temple. This annual festival reflects the strong connection between elephants and temple traditions.
The Gajamela Festival in Kerala is truly an amazing experience!
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FAQs
Which Indian city celebrates Gajamela festival?
The Thiruvanvandoor in Kerala annually celebrates the Gajamela Festival.
What does Gajamela means?
In Gajamela, the “Gaja” means elephant and “Mela” means fair.
How Kerala celebrates Gajamela festival?
During the Gajamela festival, elephants are beautifully decorated and paraded with lively drum performances, while women carrying puja thalis and diyas take part in the celebration.