“The Lord”

Historically elephants have been part of the rich culture of Kerala. As the physical representative of Lord Ganesha, people consider this animal a harbinger of good fortune, a remover of obstacles and an inseparable and integral part of religious and economic life as both temples and mosques embraced the animal during festivals.

These pictures depict the extravagant decorations used for temple rituals that aren’t considered complete without the presence of these magnificent beings.

Temple Rituals