From Sivaraju To Ramachandran, These Superstar Elephants Of Kerala Have Visitors From Far & Wide

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Kerala & Elephants

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Here's Why

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The Famous Ones

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1. Thechikottukavu Ramachandran

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2. Chirakkal Kalidasan

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3. Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju

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4. Puthuppally Kesavan

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5. Pampady Rajan

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